Perceptions of the Environment in the Workplace Neighbourhood

Walking for the daily commute is a strategy for increasing physical activity. Understanding the environmental preferences that encourage commuter walking will help effective interventions to be identified and developed. This study aims to examine the associations of perceptions of the environment in the workplace neighbourhood and commuter walking. 

It was observed that creating 'pedestrian friendly' environments in workplace surroundings may be important. This includes convenient routes, suitable and maintained pedestrian infrastructure and convenient access to public transport. Improving and maintaining the walking environment around existing workplaces and ensuring infrastructure around new workplaces is designed to support commuter walking should be considered a priority area for investment.