@article{ref1,
title="Positive psychology, walking and well-being: can walking school buses survive a policy of school closures?",
journal="World transport policy and practice",
year="2010",
author="O'Brien, Catherine and Tranter, Paul J.",
volume="15",
number="4",
pages="42-54",
abstract="Children provide an insight into our understanding of the link between walking and happiness, as walking is a playful experience for them. Many adults make trips simply because they are focussed on getting to a destination. Children on the other hand, are more often able to enjoy the &quot;places&quot; along the way, rather than being focused on the &quot;next task.&quot; Evidence from positive psychology indicates that happiness and positive emotions contribute to our health and well-being. Slowing down, enjoying life‟s pleasures, and appreciating our friends, community and environment are all linked to enhanced well-being. Despite an awareness of such benefits, government policies can often be seen as undermining well-being, even by discouraging walking to school by children. This paper examines the impact of a policy of school closures on the viability of walking school buses.  Keywords: positive psychology, walking school buses, children, community, environment<p />",
language="en",
issn="1352-7614",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}