Deprivation
Commuting to work or study on foot, by deprivation decile
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In 2011, about a quarter of commuters (25.1%) walked to their place of work or study in Glasgow. There were no particular differences in levels of walking comparing between more and less deprived parts of the the city.
Notes
The data shown above is from the 2011 Census.
This source is thought to underestimate levels of walking, as the question asks for the main mode of travel used on a commuting journey and multi-modal journeys which include walking but not as the main mode of travel are not accounted for.
It is clear that the length of commute will have an impact on how many people walk to work or study.
Further reading:
Get Scotland Walking is a joint GPCH/Living Streets publication (September 2022) that sumarises walking trends in Scotland, the health and societal benefits of walking, relevant policy, issues which discourage walking and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on walking.
Additional Resources
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ResourceThursday, 6 December 2012
Going to Gothenburg: Reflections on a Study Visit
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ResourceWednesday, 18 May 2011
Hands Up Scotland 2010
Results from the largest national dataset to look at mode of travel to school across Scotland -
ResourceFriday, 1 October 2010
Moving in the right direction?
Findings from a review of transport policy in Scotland -
ResourceSaturday, 21 August 2010
Active Travel - Video
Qualitative research has been undertaken in order to better understand how and why people currently travel as they do and to explore the scope for encouraging growth in alternatives to car travel. -
ResourceTuesday, 1 September 2009
Attitudes toward active travel in Glasgow
Findings from a qualitative research project exploring how and why people travel in and around Glasgow -
ResourceThursday, 1 November 2007
How can transport contribute to public health?
A briefing paper discussing the evidence regarding the potential of transport to improve health, reduce inequalities and improve sustainability
