biostudies-literatureBurford KGNICHD NIH HHS206-218https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12573285biostudies-literatureUnknown23(2)<h4>Background</h4>Only 10% of US children participate in active commuting (walking and bicycling) to school (ACS). Parental concerns related to traffic are a primary barrier to ACS, yet no studies have assessed these concerns together with neighborhood traffic safety-related features. This study examined the associations between traffic safety-related features in neighborhoods and ACS among school-age children in Austin, Texas.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional analysis utilized pre-COVID-19 baseline data (2019-2020) of parent-child dyads enrolled in the Safe TRavel Environment Evaluation in Texas Schools study. ACS, traffic safety-related features in the neighborhood (sidewalk availability, safe road crossings, traffic safety, traffic speed, and safety at intersections and crossings), Journal of physical activity & healthExamination of Traffic Safety in Neighborhoods Associated With Active Commuting to School in Austin, Texas.PMC12573285R01 HD097669Bauer CXZhang YHoelscher DMBurford KGGanzar LAResendiz ESalvo DKohl HWfalseExamination of Traffic Safety in Neighborhoods Associated With Active Commuting to School in Austin, Texas.<h4>Background</h4>Only 10% of US children participate in active commuting (walking and bicycling) to school (ACS). Parental concerns related to traffic are a primary barrier to ACS, yet no studies have assessed these concerns together with neighborhood traffic safety-related features. This study examined the associations between traffic safety-related features in neighborhoods and ACS among school-age children in Austin, Texas.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional analysis utilized pre-COVID-19 baseline data (2019-2020) of parent-child dyads enrolled in the Safe TRavel Environment Evaluation in Texas Schools study. ACS, traffic safety-related features in the neighborhood (sidewalk availability, safe road crossings, traffic safety, traffic speed, and safety at intersections and crossings), 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Feb2026-06-06T19:46:15.155Z2026-06-04T03:10:51.727ZS-EPMC125732854110681010.1123/jpah.2025-0010