Walking Resources and Research

Research:

  1. Allison, David B., Kevin R. Fontaine, JoAnn E. Manson, June Stevens, Theodore B. VanItallie, and Ali H. Mokdad. Annual Deaths Attributable to Obesity in the United States, JAMA. 1999; 282:1530-1538. Vol. 293 No. 3, January 19, 2005.

Resources:

document Understanding Sustainable Transportation Choices, University of California Transportation Center
This paper explores factors that are associated with the decision to walk or bicycle — rather than drive — for routine travel. ...more >
document Transportation and the New Generation, Frontier Group, US PIRG Education Fund
This paper explores trends in vehicle miles traveled among young people in the United States, and related impacts on policy. ...more >
document Analyzing Trends in Walking,
This paper discusses the National Household Travel Survey and how changes in methodology impact data trends. ...more >
document Final Report for Phase I Study to Characterize the Market Potential for Non-Motorized Travel, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The objectives of this effort were to identify factors that influence communities to walk and bike and to examine why, or why not, travelers walk and bike in their communities. ...more >
document Travel Behavior and Mobility of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Evidence from the National Household Travel Survey, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
This study examines travel behavior and mobility of transportation-disadvantaged groups, including older adults, people with disabilities, individuals in low-income households, and those living in rural areas. ...more >
document Smart Growth and Economic Success, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This report is the first in a series from EPA's Smart Growth Program designed to inform developers, businesses, local government, and other groups about the benefits of smart growth development. ...more >
document Active Transportation for America, Rails to Trails Conservancy
Investment in a more diverse transportation system - one that provides viable choices to walk and bike - will lead to a far more efficient use of transportation resources. ...more >
web Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES) promotes walking, bicycling, and the development of accessible recreation facilities. ...more >
document National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics
This brief summary highlights the findings from the National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes. ...more >
web Active Living Network Storybank, Active Living Network
The Active Living Storybank is a searchable database of projects, programs and initiatives around the country promoting health through changes in the built environment. ...more >