Walking, trip purpose, and exposure to multiple environments: A case study of older adults in Luxembourg

ConclusionTrip purposes based on free-time activities–including visits to family and friends, and restaurants and cafés–seem to be less influenced by the barrier effect of distance on walking. While place and health studies increasingly address both the “where” and “when” of travel behaviors, the current study additionally stresses the importance of the trip purpose to emphasize “why” and “for what” people walk.
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research