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Urban Design and Transport Planning for Physical Activity, Health, and Well-Being: Do Cities in Oman Meet Evidence-Informed Policy Standards?

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Content analysis reveals urban and transport policies in Oman partly support physical activity, indicating critical gaps in walkability and access.

Oman's urban policies include relevant content for 24 out of 32 indicators for healthy, active cities.
Emphasis on integrated approaches aligns with global recommendations, highlighting positive aspects of the current policy framework.
Critical gaps were identified in walkability and destination access, suggesting a need for more comprehensive policy revisions.
Findings indicate political commitment to sustainable cities, but further efforts are required to close policy gaps and set measurable targets.

Mabry et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Content analysis reveals urban and transport policies in Oman partly support physical activity, indicating critical gaps in walkability and access.