Neighbourhood walkability and travel to work choices: The case of CMAs in Quebec
Studies on the association between characteristics of the built environment and physical activity have increased significantly in recent years. In the Quebec context, with the exception of the island of Montreal, only a few studies exist on the characteristics of the built environment, particularly as regards this environment’s walkability and its impact on physical activity. The main purpose of our research was to describe the development of a neighborhood walkability index for all census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Quebec. Multilevel analyses were conducted to examine whether, for individuals aged 15 and over, an association could be observed between the index and travel to work choices. The results show that the higher the level of walkability, the higher the probability that people will choose to walk or cycle when travelling to work.