Table 1 Outline of the NEWS-Y parent version

1a

How common are separate or stand alone one family homes?

667

3.09 ± 1.23

1b

How common are connected townhouses or row houses?

671

2.92 ± 1.09

1c

How common are apartment or condo buildings?

642

1.68 ± 0.79

2

Accessibility (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/Somewhat agree/Strongly agree)

692

3.47 ± 1.14

2a

From our home, it is easy to walk to school.

688

3.25 ± 1.68

2b

There are many places where my child can walk to, alone or with someone else.

691

3.27 ± 1.42

2c

It is easy to walk from one place to another (there is no motorway, railway or river).

687

3.73 ± 1.27

2d

It is easy to walk to a play garden or a park.

686

3.62 ± 1.40

3

Land use mix (1-5 min/6-10 min/11-20 min/21-30 min/> 30 min)

684

3.34 ± 1.02

How long should it take to walk to....

3a

   convenience/small grocery store?

646

3.59 ± 1.22

3b

   supermarket?

668

3.07 ± 1.34

3c

   bakery?

677

3.82 ± 1.16

3d

   butcher's ?

669

3.54 ± 1.23

3e

   newspaper stand?

670

3.49 ± 1.27

3f

   bank?

641

2.97 ± 1.34

3g

   library?

666

2.79 ± 1.32

4

Street connectivity (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/Somewhat agree/Strongly agree)

689

3.40 ± 0.91

4a

The streets have many cul-de-sacs.

686

3.56 ± 1.28

4b

There are many intersections.

687

3.24 ± 1.15

5

Walking/Cycling facilities (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/Somewhat agree/Strongly agree)

692

2.71 ± 0.88

5a

There are sidewalks on most of the streets.

691

3.36 ± 1.37

5b

There are bikeways on most of the streets.

688

2.53 ± 1.21

5c

Bikeways are separated from the road/traffic by parked cars.

688

2.06 ± 1.11

5d

There are bicycle sheds (at supermarkets, schools, bus stops...).

686

2.91 ± 1.21

6

Neighbourhood aesthetics (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/somewhat agree/strongly agree)

694

3.27 ± 0.88

6a

There are many trees along the streets.

694

3.09 ± 1.211

6b

There is a beautiful scenery. (e.g. a beautiful landscape or view)

694

3.43 ± 1.25

6c

There are many buildings/homes that are nice to look at.

693

3.29 ± 0.98

7

Traffic safety (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/Somewhat agree/Strongly agree)

692

2.85 ± 0.68

7a

Walking is dangerous because of the traffic.

690

3.23 ± 1.04

7b

Cycling is dangerous because of the traffic.

691

2.84 ± 1.04

7c

Cars usually drive slowly.

690

2.45 ± 0.99

7d

Our streets have good lightning at night.

691

3.31 ± 0.99

7e

There are crosswalks and signals to help walkers cross busy streets.

689

3.04 ± 1.12

7f

It is safe to play on the streets.

691

2.24 ± 1.278

8

Crime safety (Strongly disagree/Somewhat disagree/Sometimes I agree; Sometimes I disagree/Somewhat agree/Strongly agree)

693

3.46 ± 0.74

8a

There is a low crime rate.

686

3.79 ± 0.94

8b

It is necessary to be afraid of strangers when I am/my child is walking down the street alone.

666

3.33 ± 1.03

8c

It is necessary to be afraid of when I am/my child is alone in a playground or a park.

661

3.25 ± 1.06

8d

My bike is safe when I lock it.

669

3.44 ± 1.02