Children walking in current term
| Week | Kids walking |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5004 |
| 2 | 5388 |
| 3 | 4433 |
| 4 | 3418 |
Research and Links
Here you can access research about walking to school and view links to related websites.
Research
Pedometer determined physical activity and active transport in girls - Duncan et al
Summary: A study investigating physical activity patterns in a large multiethnic sample of female children and adolescents. The study also estimates the physical activity associated with active transport to and from school.
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To Drive or to Walk? An examination of school travel behaviour at a North Shore City primary school – Debbie Lang
Summary: A case study using focus groups and questionnaires was carried out at an Auckland primary school to explore parental perceptions of walking and driving for the trip to school. The study focused on the perceived benefits of walking, the degree to which these benefits are understood, and the way these perceptions influence modal choice for school travel.
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How We Got to School: A study of travel choices of Christchurch primary school pupils - Bill Rice
Summary: There has been a noticeable increase in the number of pupils being driven to school. A case study involving the pupils of 22 Christchurch primary schools was carried out in 2007. The study found that between 55% and 60% of pupils surveyed were driven to or from school, 30% to 35% walked or scootered, and 5% to 7% cycled. 34% were driven in the late 1980s.
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Walking to School: Frequency and predictors among primary school children in Dunedin - Dr Tony Reeder, University of Otago
Summary: Research was conducted with parents/caregivers of year 1-6 students attending Dunedin primary schools in November 2004. The research aimed to estimate the frequency of walking to school among primary school children and examine associated factors. Key potentially modifiable predictors of walking were proximity to school and not having a car in the household.
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Backseat Children: How our car dependent culture compromises safety on our streets - www.walktoschool.co.uk
Summary: Living Streets UK believes there is a growing generation of 'backseat children' who because they are being driven to school, are failing to develop an understanding of road safety, their environment or their role in the community. This report details the result of qualitative research conducted in 2007 with 104 pupils in four schools.
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Presentation
Miriam Lips, Professor of e-Government
Addressed the reference group of Feetfirst Walk to School regarding Citizencentric Government.
Links
Living Streets Aotearoa is the pedestrian and walking advocacy organisation for New Zealand.
Iwalktoschool offers information about the importance of the International Walk to School event, who's walking around the world and how you can get involved.
http://www.schoolswalkingtheworld.com/
The website allows schools to earn world miles when their pupils walk to school. This project raises awareness of climate change as a global issue and not just a local one and allows children to build a better understanding of lifestyles across the globe.
http://www.walktoschool.org.uk
Walk to School is an initiative run by Living Streets UK and is promoted to schools, parents and pupils.
Walk It is a comprehensive online database of information resources for the promotion of walking in New Zealand.
http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/
Active and Safe Routes to School promotes the use of active and efficient transportation for the daily trip to school, addressing health and traffic safety issues while taking action on air pollution and climate change.
http://www.gca.ca/indexcms/index.php
Green Communities Canada is a group of non-profit organisations dedicated to conserving energy and helping the environment.
