TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Children's cycling participation, injuries, fatalities and helmet legislation in the United States
JO  - World transport policy and practice
A1  - Gillham, Chris
A1  - Rissel, Chris
SP  - 30
EP  - 37
VL  - 21
IS  - 1
N2  - There is general consensus that cycling participation is associated with good individual health, as well as contributing positively to societal and environmental benefits such as improved air quality, reduced traffic congestion and reduced motor vehicle injuries (Garrard et al., 2012, Oja et al., 2011). Cycling may also be an important tool to combat the obesity epidemic, with ecological studies noting lower rates of obesity in regions with high rates of cycling (Bassett et al., 2008). In recognition of these benefits, many countries (and especially those with low bicycle mode share) have national plans and have set targets to increase cycling levels (UK Department for Transport, 2010, United States Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration, 2010, Australian Bicycle Council, 2010).       Strategies to increase levels of cycling are well understood, including provision of cycling specific infrastructure, driver education and cycling skills central elements, along with mixed land use planning and medium density planning policies (Bauman et al., 2008, Pucher and Buehler, 2008). Addressing safety concerns is critical as the perception that cycling is 'dangerous' is a major deterrent to cycling participation , and repeatedly identified in community consultations (Daley et al., 2007, City of Sydney, 2010).     The role of mandatory bicycle helmet legislation in increasing cycling safety is controversial (Robinson, 2007)...     Available: http://www.eco-logica.co.uk/pdf/wtpp21.1.pdf<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1352-7614
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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