Share: Essential Evidence
Top line: New research shows improving green spaces in and around schools is linked to improved cognitive function in children, providing a stronger evidence base for policymakers to support achievable targeted interventions.
Top line: The first robust studies to explore the effects of physical activity on premature death and illness, led by Jerry Morris, were conducted with transport workers involved in occupational physical activities – as bus conductors and postal workers. These showed that death rates among the active workers were half that of more sedentary colleagues.
Top line: In attracting car users to use public transport there are monetary and time savings considerations but also expenditure of physical and emotional effort which can act as a barrier to public transport use.
Top line: Near misses and other non-injury incidents are widespread in the UK and may have a substantial impact on cycling experience and uptake.
Top line: Switching from private motor transport to active travel or public transport is associated with a significant reduction in weight. In contrast, switching from active travel or public transport to private motor transport is associated with a significant weight increase.
Top line: Initial steps to an age-friendly bus system include ensuring that all buses have accessible low-floor entrances and exits, ensuring that bus drivers are friendly and helpful, and providing frequent bus services that operate during mornings, evenings, & weekends.
West of England
