@article{ref1,
title="Walkability 101: a multi-method assessment of the walkability at a university campus",
journal="Sage open",
year="2020",
author="King, Sarah B. and Kaczynski, Andrew T. and Knight Wilt, Jacqueline and Stowe, Ellen W.",
volume="10",
number="2",
pages="e2158244020917954-e2158244020917954",
abstract="The aim of this study is to evaluate objective and perceived campus walkability as an environmental support for physical activity within a large Southeastern university. Ten university routes were evaluated twice for 24 key walkability characteristics. Eighty-three campus member surveys (62 students, 21 faculty/staff) were administered and assessed campus members' familiarity with walkability, attitudes about walking as a form of physical activity, and perceptions of whether specific elements of the campus layout encouraged physical activity. At least 90% of routes had sidewalks, curb cuts, and crosswalks. Likewise, over 85% of participants perceived the campus layout to encourage physical activity. Faculty/staff members were more familiar with the term walkability and considered walking as a form of physical activity than students (p <.05). Both campus members' perceptions and environmental audits identified strengths and weaknesses for diverse walkability attributes. <br><br>RESULTS will be used to improve campus infrastructure and promote increased walking and physical activity at the university.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2158-2440",
doi="10.1177/2158244020917954",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244020917954"
}