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Table 1 Items in neighbourhood scale

From: Perceived characteristics of the environment associated with active travel: development and testing of a new scale

Construct

Item

Order*

Aesthetics

It is pleasant to walk

1

 

The surroundings are unattractive

14

Green space

There is a park within walking distance

3

 

There is little green space

8

Access to amenities

There is convenient public transport

5

 

The nearest shops are too far to walk to

10

Convenience of routes

There are convenient routes for cycling

7

 

There are no convenient routes for walking

12

Traffic

There is little traffic

11

 

There is a lot of traffic noise

2

Road safety

It is safe to cross the road

13

 

The roads are dangerous for cyclists

4

Personal safety

It is safe to walk after dark

9

 

People are likely to be attacked

6

  1. * Order in which items were presented to respondents