This literature review identified common factors associated with active transportation to
school (ATS). It used a conceptual framework of a child's commute mode to school to classify …

In many countries a decline in children's active and independent mobility, like walking and
cycling is registered. In this paper the development of children's mobility in Denmark …

As the scale and depth of global interconnectivity has accelerated, so too has the circulation
of knowledge and expertise. Yet, although some circulation channels remain dominant, and …

A substantial literature examines the social and environmental correlates of walking to
school but less addresses walking outside the school commute. Using travel diary data from …

The newly established national Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has the potential to
positively influence individuals, communities, and the environment regardless of race …

Over the last 2 decades, walking school buses (WSBs; ie, groups of children walking
together on a set route under the supervision of adults) have been implemented in many …

The purpose of this chapter is to look at how certain planning ideas become internationally
recognized and utilized as institutional policies and practices in a rapid manner, often to the …

The journey from home to school is one of the most frequent commutes in kids' life, starting
as soon as four years old in many countries. Accordingly, much research has been done in …

'Active travel'is travel that requires physical effort in order to move across space; the
commonest forms are walking and cycling, and this chapter focuses on these. Other forms of …

Secondly, I would like to give my heartfelt gratitude for the support of my supervisors Prof.
Vincent Onywera, Prof. Caleb Mireri and Dr. Lucy-Joy Wachira for the guidance, support and …