학술논문
Barriers and enablers to local active travel during COVID-19: A case study of Streetspace interventions in two London boroughs.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Lunetto M; Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, England, WC1E 6AE, UK.; Castro O; Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, England, WC1E 6AE, UK.; Future Health Technologies, Singapore-ETH Centre, Campus for Research Excellence And Technological Enterprise, National University of Singapore University Town, 138602, Singapore.; Gericke C; Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, England, WC1E 6AE, UK.; Hale J; Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London, London, England, WC1E 6AE, UK.
Source
Publisher: Wellcome Trust Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101696457 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2398-502X (Print) Linking ISSN: 2398502X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Wellcome Open Res Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2398-502X
Abstract
Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, UK local authorities increased emergency active travel interventions. This study aimed to understand what aspects of temporary Streetspace for London schemes represent barriers or enablers to walking and cycling for short local journeys. Methods: Focusing on two Inner London boroughs, we conducted 21 semi-structured stakeholder interviews and sampled 885 public comments about Streetspace schemes. We triangulated the data in a thematic analysis to identify barriers and enablers, which were categorised using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behaviour (COM-B) model. Results: Opportunity and motivation factors were reflected in the barriers (accessibility and integration of the schemes; controversy, dissatisfaction, and doubt) and enablers (new routes and spaces; sustainability and health beliefs) and mixed themes (changes to traffic and appeal of the area; feelings of safety). Capability was not reflected in the main themes. Conclusions: Although aspects of Streetspace schemes were seen to enable active travel, our findings suggest that additional processes to address the acceptability, fairness, and unintended consequences of emergency interventions will be important to their long-term success for health and sustainability.
Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed.
(Copyright: © 2023 Lunetto M et al.)
Competing Interests: No competing interests were disclosed.
(Copyright: © 2023 Lunetto M et al.)