Related academic research
This section contains up-to-date and robust academic research and evidence related to the benefits of sustainable and active travel. The evidence presented supports the work that Sustrans does.
For a literature review of academic evidence which supports the specific work that Sustrans does, explore the following links.
Active Travel
Young People
To explore the academic research that Sustrans have collated, use the links below to jump to your area of interest. The links within these categories will take you to the abstract page of the relevant journal - in most cases you will require a login or subscription to view the full text.
Sustainable travel to everyday destinations
Walking and cycling networks and places
Economic benefits of active travel
Active living research
The Journal of Public Health Policy has published a supplement issue focusing on active living research. The papers include evaluations of policy initiatives and research that suggests promising new policies.
Journal of Public Health Policy, Connecting Active Living Research to Policy Solutions, Volume 30, Supplement 1, 2009
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