Differences in associations between active transportation and built environmental exposures when expressed using different components of individual activity spaces
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Abstract
This study assessed relationships between built environmental exposures measured within
components of individual activity spaces (i.e., travel origins, destinations and paths
in-between), and use of active transportation in a metropolitan setting. Individuals
(n=37,165) were categorised as using active or sedentary transportation based on travel
survey data. Generalised Estimating Equations analysis was used to test relationships
with active transportation. Strength and significance of relationships between exposures
and active transportation varied for different components of the activity space. Associations
were strongest when including travel paths in expression of the built environment.
Land use mix and greenness were negatively related to active transportation.