Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning in Rural Communities: Tools for Active Living

Pedestrian and bicycle planning has traditionally been viewed from an urban design perspective, rather than a rural or regional planning perspective. This study examined the prevalence and quality of pedestrian and bicycle plans in North Carolina according to geography, regional planning, and sociodemographics. Plan prevalence was lower, but plan quality tended to be higher, in rural areas compared with urban areas. Correlations between plan prevalence and active commuting were strongest in lower-income rural areas. By engaging in the planning process, rural residents and other stakeholders can support active living.

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• Authors:
  • Aytur, Semra A
  • Satinsky, Sara B
  • Evenson, Kelly R
  • Rodriguez, Daniel A
• Publication Date: 2011-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 173-181
• Serial:
  • Family & Community Health
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Aspen Publishers, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0160-6379

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Activity choices; Bicycle travel; Bicycling; Commuting; Pedestrians; Regional planning; Rural areas; Travel behavior; Walkways
• Geographic Terms: North Carolina
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01342176
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 21 2011 9:28AM