• Social psychological behaviour change literature can be applied to cycling programs. We established an adaptable, evidenced-based strategy for program developers. A mixed-method, multi-stage approach is essential adoption Behaviour-based promotion initiatives require further research attention. This study synthesizes academic social with reports on the practical, community-based application of identify combination tools demonstrated lead changes in target population. compare these...

As in many cities, utilitarian cycling is part of Toronto's climate strategy. For this tactic to work, must occur throughout the city, yet despite most city's suitable short trips (60%) occurring suburbs, suburban residents cycle far less for transport than downtown where infrastructure found. Nonetheless, some people areas transport, but little research focuses on cycling. This has important implications health, and equity. We used generalized structural equation modeling analyze data from...

This study surveyed attitudes, behaviors, social norms, and perceived control among the populations of students at three high schools in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The results showed a pattern hesitancy to cycle on part female school compared with their male counterparts. Young women reported less access bicycle, comfort or confidence riding, more fear associated cycling, ability decide independently how travel school. identified two important variables that were likely young women's...

Urban intensification is believed to result in a modal shift away from automobiles more active forms of transportation. This study extended the understanding bicycle mode choice and influence built form through an analysis dwelling type, density, choice. Apartment transportation are related intensification, but impact increased density on bicycling muddied by lack isolation cycling walking many studies controls for confounding effects type. examined relationship between type Toronto,...

AbstractProblem, research strategy, and findings Identifying implementing equitable participatory planning processes is challenging for city planners. Through a qualitative analysis of the Families Educators Safe Cycling Project (FESC), an active school travel (AST) project in Toronto (Canada), we identify potential new path to increase range voices heard by planners decision makers. Specifically, present community animation animators as effective approach engagement AST through analyzing 27...

Urban intensification is believed to result in a modal shift away from automobiles more active forms of transportation. This study extended the understanding bicycle mode choice and influence built form through an analysis dwelling type, density, choice. Apartment transportation are related intensification, but impact increased density on bicycling muddied by lack isolation cycling walking many studies controls for confounding effects type. examined relationship between type Toronto,...