Week 8

Question 1

Any form of human powered transportation

Answer 1

• Walk
• Bike
• Run

Question 2

Why we walk: Purpose of AT

Answer 2

• Utilitarian
  o Work
  o School
• Pleasure
  o Recreation

Question 3

Economic Benefits Summary

Answer 3

• Investment in AT infrastructure has positive economic returns, including more jobs and more valuable real estate
• Investment in AT infrastructure results in savings in medical expenditures
• Walkers and bikers spend more money in shops
• AT puts les economic burden on society
• AT costs less than operating a vehicle

Question 4

Environmental Benefits of AT: Summarize

Answer 4

• AT reduced air pollutants, walking and biking does not emit greenhouse gasses, reduce impact on climate change
• Reduces the need for parking lots and roads, therefore reducing ecological footprint
• Environmental benefits linked to community design

Question 5

School Travel

Answer 5

• 52% active travel mode to school
• Greater than 90% own bike, only 3% ride it to school
• 34% would prefer bike

Question 6

Environmental Factors

Answer 6

• Distance between home and school = negative
• Land use mix (variety) = positive
• Intersection density (directness) = positive
• Density of street trees (quality) = positive
• Number of major streets crossed (safety) = negative
• Traffic volume (safety) = negative

Question 7

Built Environment Factors: Summary

Answer 7

• Greater distance a child lives from school, less likely to travel actively
• More street trees = increased likelihood they will travel actively
• Increase traffic volume and number of major streets to cross along the shortest route decreases likelihood a child will walk
• Increased presence of pathways, sidewalks, and street trees in the immediate neighborhood each significantly increase the likelihood that one will walk to shop