Protecting science from the dark side: Commercial funding of research
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Transport & Health, Volume 15Author(s): Jennifer S. Mindell, Ron Buliung, Stephen J. Watkins (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
How does walkability change relate to walking behavior change? Effects of a street improvement in pedestrian volumes and walking experience
ConclusionsThe results suggest that the scale of walkability change of environmental interventions is a significant factor in influencing walking behaviour. In this sense, smaller-scale interventions may be effective in improving the walking experience but not as effective in increasing walking activity. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
The public health implications of telematic technologies: An exploratory qualitative study in the UK
ConclusionMarket-based mechanisms such as telematics are potential alternatives to well-evaluated policy interventions such as Graduated Driver Licensing for reducing road injury risks for novice drivers, with a different mix of risks and benefits. However, claims to date from insurance companies about the contribution of telematics to public health outcomes should be evaluated carefully to account for biases in uptake. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 26, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
From non-cyclists to frequent cyclists: Factors associated with frequent bike share use in New York City
ConclusionsThe results of this study highlight that motivations not related to health, such as wanting a less expensive and more efficient form of transportation, might contribute to the use of active transportation like cycling. Frequent use among those with lower household incomes provides additional rationale for expansion of bike share to low-income neighborhoods. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 22, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Incorporating multiple travel modes into a floating catchment area framework to analyse patterns of accessibility to hierarchical healthcare facilities
ConclusionsThese findings may have important policy implications for health planners and decision-makers who must reasonably allocate public health resources. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 19, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Australian cyclists’ engagement in secondary tasks
ConclusionsCyclist engagement in any form of distracted cycling may be particularly risky in the Australian context due to a lack of safe cycling infrastructure making the road network less tolerant of distraction-related errors. Findings from this study can inform the design and targeting of policies aimed at reducing distracted cycling in Australia and overseas. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 19, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: Protocol for a prospective cohort study.
This study protocol describes the process undertaken by the research team to design the methodology of this study.MethodsParticipants aged between 18 and 64 years, injured in a crash involving a motorised vehicle, will be recruited from public hospitals in Queensland. Participants will be excluded if their injuries are severe, including severe traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury. Baseline data collection will occur within 28 days of the injury, with major follow up assessments occurring at 6 and 12 months post-baseline. Outcome measures include return to work status, health-related quality of life, musculoskeletal...
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 16, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Impacts of temporary pedestrian streetscape improvements on pedestrian and vehicle activity and community perceptions
ConclusionsThe findings suggest that inexpensive quick build streetscape improvements are promising for increasing pedestrian activity and walking. More research is needed to evaluate long-term outcomes of sustained quick build projects. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 14, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Beyond “safe”: Chilean “Kool” routes to school address social determinants of health
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Transport & Health, Volume 15Author(s): Lake Sagaris, Daniel LanfrancoAbstractAn abundant literature has examined the usefulness of “safe routes to school” programs to increase active transport (mainly walking and cycling) and with it levels of physical activity, hence health. To date, these have been applied mainly in the Global North, where they are supported by national networks and government.Conditions in developing countries differ. While the obesity epidemic is rife, the sustainability trio of walk-bike-bus/Metro account for high percentages (66% or more) of dail...
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 14, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Trends and measurement issues for active transportation in New Zealand's physical activity report cards for children and youth
ConclusionsThe low and declining levels of AT in NZ children and youth indicates that national strategies to increase AT are urgently required. Future efforts should aim to standardise measurements of AT across national surveys to enable monitoring and comparison of patterns across time. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 7, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Toward the 2-degree target: Evaluating co-benefits of road transportation in China
ConclusionsThis research has implications for other emerging economies and those reluctant to engage in climate action and is deserving of further attention. The government should also realize the heterogeneity of road transport sector development in different provinces, and adopt a more flexible policy approach to take into account regional pollution levels and abatement options. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 1, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Commentary on ‘Evaluating methods for measuring daily walking to public transport: Balancing accuracy and data availability’
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Transport & Health, Volume 15Author(s): Oliver Duke-Williams (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - November 1, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
5th International Conference on Transport and Health: ICTH 2019-Melbourne
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Transport & Health, Volume 15Author(s): Jennifer S. Mindell, Karyn Warsow (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - October 29, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Comparing bicyclists who use smartphone apps to record rides with those who do not: Implications for representativeness and selection bias
Publication date: December 2019Source: Journal of Transport & Health, Volume 15Author(s): Michael D. Garber, Kari E. Watkins, Michael R. KramerAbstractIncreasing population levels of cycling has the potential to improve public health by increasing physical activity. As cyclists have begun using smartphone apps to record trips, researchers have used data generated from these apps to monitor cycling levels and evaluate cycling-related interventions.The goal of this research is to assess the extent to which app-using cyclists represent the broader cycling population to inform whether use of app-generated data in bike-infrastr...
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - October 26, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
Process evaluation of a pilot study to test the feasibility of an incentive scheme to increase active travel to school
ConclusionsFindings support the feasibility and acceptability of an incentive scheme to increase ATS. Additional feasibility work should be carried out prior to a definitive evaluation trial, taking into account the findings and recommendations of this study. (Source: Journal of Transport and Health)
Source: Journal of Transport and Health - October 11, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
