Is public transport a promising strategy for increasing physical activity? Evidence from a study of objectively measured public transport use and physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Greater public transport use has been linked to higher physical activity levels. However, neither the amount of physical activity associated with each daily public transport trip performed, nor the potential total physical activity gain associated with an increase in trips/day, has been determined. Using objective measures, we aimed to quantify the association between public transport use, physical activity and sedentary time.

Methods

A longitudinal study of Australian adults living in Hobart, Tasmania, who were infrequent bus users (≥ 18 years; used bus ≤ 2 times/week). The number of bus trips performed each day was determined from objective smartcard data provided by the public transportation (bus) provider across a 36-week study timeframe. Accelerometer measure

SUBMITTER: Evans JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11331653 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature