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The association of trail features with self-report trail use by neighborhood residents
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Johansen, C and Reynolds, KD and Wolch, J and Byrne, JA and Chou, C-P and Boyle, S and Spruijt-Metz, D and Lienemann, BA and Weaver, S and Jerrett, M, The association of trail features with self-report trail use by neighborhood residents, Journal of Physical Activity and Health pp. 1-8. ISSN 1543-3080 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2020 Human Kinetics, Inc.
DOI: doi:10.1123/jpah.2019-0347
Abstract
Background: Urban trails are a useful resource to promote physical activity. This study identified features of urban trails that correlated with trail use.
Methods: Multiuse urban trails were selected in Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. An audit of each trail was completed using the Systematic Pedestrian and Cyclist Environmental Scan for Trails instrument, identifying built environmental features. A self-report of trail use was obtained from trailside residents (N = 331) living within 1 mile of each trail. Univariate and multivariate Poisson regressions controlled for trail time from home and motivation for physical activity.
Results: Positive associations with the past month’s hours on the trail were observed for the presence of distance signs, vegetation height, vegetation maintenance, and trail crowding, and a negative association was observed for the presence of crossings on the trail. Positive associations with dichotomous trail use were observed for the presence of distance signs, vegetation height, and vegetation maintenance, and a negative association was observed for the presence of crossings on the trail.
Conclusions: These correlates should be confirmed in other studies and, if supported, should be considered in the promotion and design of urban trails.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | urban trails, cities, physical activity, trail characteristics, health promotion, city planning, exercise, environmental design, recreation |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Public health |
Research Field: | Health promotion |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Evaluation of health outcomes |
UTAS Author: | Byrne, JA (Professor Jason Byrne) |
ID Code: | 139342 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 1 |
Deposited By: | Geography and Spatial Science |
Deposited On: | 2020-06-10 |
Last Modified: | 2020-07-28 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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