Perceptions of representatives of public, private, and community sector institutions of the barriers and enablers for physically active transport

Rachel Cole; M Burke; E Leslie; M Donald; N Owen

doi:10.1016/j.tranpol.2010.05.003

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Perceptions of representatives of public, private, and community sector institutions of the barriers and enablers for physically active transport

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Perceptions of representatives of public, private, and community sector institutions of the barriers and enablers for physically active transport

Rachel Cole, M Burke, E Leslie, M Donald and N Owen

Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Vol.17(6), pp.496-504

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2010.05.003

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active transport

barriers

enablers

inter-sectoral

institutions

decision-makers

Active transport bridges many shared concerns in the public health and transport sectors. To positively affect opportunities for active transport, public health and transport professionals are engaging with other sectors, including urban planning, housing, recreation, retail, education, and employer groups. A first step in such inter-sectoral collaboration is to understand the perceptions of key players in all of these sectors. This paper describes the results of structured interviews with senior and middle-level administrators from public, private, and community groups in a rapidly developing region in Queensland, Australia, to assess the perceived barriers and enablers to active transport. Key themes emerged relating to infrastructure delivery, public transport services, walk- and cycle-friendly community attributes, political leadership and government coordination, and societal travel norms and culture. There were also themes relating to limits due to resources and limited relevant technical expertise, institutional and practitioner cultures, and agencies not identifying with their roles in active transport. Policies and cross-government initiatives were seen to hold promise, including economic incentives and built environment guidelines, campaigns targeting public attitudes and opinions, and community participation in policy-making. These elements are potential keys to positively promoting comprehensive active transport initiatives among gatekeepers and leaders across different sectors.

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Title: Perceptions of representatives of public, private, and community sector institutions of the barriers and enablers for physically active transport
Authors: Rachel Cole (Author) - Queensland Health
M Burke (Author) - Griffith University
E Leslie (Author) - Deakin University
M Donald (Author) - University of Queensland
N Owen (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Vol.17(6), pp.496-504
Publisher: Pergamon
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2010.05.003
ISSN: 0965-8564
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450498802621
Output Type: Journal article

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