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June 28, 2026Journal of MapsOpen Access

Environmental influences on children’s active travel: a spatial analysis of school routes

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JBJaroslav BurianPalacký University OlomoucMVMichal VorlíčekPalacký University OlomoucOROldřich RyplTechnical University of Liberec

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Overview

Examines how the built environment impacts children's active travel in urban settings, revealing key mobility influences.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how the built environment affects children's physical activity during school travel.
  • Analyzed data from 161 eighth-grade pupils across ten primary schools.
  • Used accelerometer-measured activity and GIS-based environmental indicators.
  • Examined variables such as building height, pedestrian infrastructure, and traffic intensity within specific route buffers.
  • Active school travel is positively linked to sidewalk area and traffic intensity, indicating urban design benefits.
  • No significant relationship found between total daily activity, sleep, and environmental factors.
  • Findings underscore accessibility advantages and exposure risks in compact urban areas.

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Burian et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b92b61bb0a67205c5846https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2026.2689151
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