Towards a Comprehensive Conceptual Framework of Active Travel Behavior: a Review and Synthesis of Published Frameworks

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Contributors

  • PASTA consortium - (Author)
  • T. Götschi - , University of Zurich (Author)
  • A. de Nazelle - , Imperial College London (Author)
  • Christian Brand - , University of Oxford (Author)
  • R. Gerike - , Chair of Mobility System Planning (Author)

Abstract

Purpose of Review: This paper reviews the use of conceptual frameworks in research on active travel, such as walking and cycling. Generic framework features and a wide range of contents are identified and synthesized into a comprehensive framework of active travel behavior, as part of the Physical Activity through Sustainable Transport Approaches project (PASTA). PASTA is a European multinational, interdisciplinary research project on active travel and health. Recent Findings: Along with an exponential growth in active travel research, a growing number of conceptual frameworks has been published since the early 2000s. Earlier frameworks are simpler and emphasize the distinction of environmental vs. individual factors, while more recently several studies have integrated travel behavior theories more thoroughly. Summary: Based on the reviewed frameworks and various behavioral theories, we propose the comprehensive PASTA conceptual framework of active travel behavior. We discuss how it can guide future research, such as data collection, data analysis, and modeling of active travel behavior, and present some examples from the PASTA project.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)286-295
Number of pages10
JournalCurrent environmental health reports
Volume4
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2017
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 28707281

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Behavior theories, Cycling, Determinants, Logic model, Pathway diagram, Walking