Is public transport a promising strategy for increasing physical activity? Evidence from a study of objectively measured public transport use and physical activity
Greater public transport use was associated with higher physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Bus use may yield cumulative increases in steps that amount to 15-30% of the daily recommended physical activity target. A policy and public health focus on intersectoral action to promote public transport may yield meaningful increases in physical activity and subsequent health benefits.
Authors
- Anna F Timperio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8773-5012)
- Andrew John Palmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9703-7891)
- Stephen P. Greaves (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3310-6704)
- Oliver Stanesby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5996-5881)
- Christopher Leigh Blizzard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9541-6943)
- Kim Jose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9346-6429)
- Verity J Cleland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8358-3237)
- Jack T. Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6204-4509)
- Melanie J. Sharman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1949-4920)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Tasmania (AU)
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-024-01633-3
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05
Funders
- National Heart Foundation of Australia
- Tasmanian Department of Health
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council