Independent mobility on the journey to school: A joint cross-sectional and prospective exploration of social and physical environmental influences

Conclusions Interventions should develop parents′ skills to teach their children to be independently mobile and to build confidence regarding venturing out without parental accompaniment. Urban planners should consider designing neighborhoods in which residences, business/retail outlets and sports facilities are co-located to promote active transport.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research