TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Correlates of trail use for recreation and transportation on five Massachusetts trails
JO  - Journal of physical activity and health
A1  - Orstad, Stephanie L.
A1  - McDonough, Meghan H.
A1  - Klenosky, David B.
A1  - Mattson, Marifran
A1  - Troped, Philip J.
SP  - 845
EP  - 853
VL  - 13
IS  - 8
N2  - BACKGROUND: Promoting use of community trails is a recommended strategy for increasing population levels of physical activity. Correlates of walking and cycling for recreation or transportation differ, though few studies have compared correlates of trail-based physical activity for recreation and transportation purposes. This study examined associations of demographic, social, and perceived built environmental factors with trail use for recreation and transportation and whether associations were moderated by age, gender, and prior trail use. <br><br>METHOD: Adults (n=1195) using one of five trails in Massachusetts responded to an intercept survey. We used multiple linear and logistic regression models to examine associations with trail use. <br><br>RESULTS: Respondents' mean age was 44.9 years (SD=12.5), 55.3% were female, and 82.0% were white. Age (longer-term users only), trail use with others, travel time to the trail, and trail design were significantly associated with use for recreation (p<.05). Age, gender, trail safety (longer-term users only), travel time to the trail, trail design (younger users only), and trail beauty were associated with use for transportation (p<.05). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Some common correlates were found for recreational and transportation trail use, while some variables were uniquely associated with use for one purpose. Tailored strategies are suggested to promote trail use for recreation and transportation.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1543-3080
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2015-0457
ID  - ref1
ER  -