AUTHOR=Harumain Yong Adilah Shamsul , Koting  Suhana , Rosni Nur Aulia , Ibrahim Nuraihan TITLE=The Influence of Sociodemographic Background on Active Transportation: A Case Study of Bangsar and Shah Alam, Malaysia JOURNAL=Frontiers in Built Environment VOLUME=8 YEAR=2022 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/built-environment/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2022.925956 DOI=10.3389/fbuil.2022.925956 ISSN=2297-3362 ABSTRACT=

An essential element for promoting sustainable urban transport is active transportation. Many factors are associated with walkability, such as individual characteristics, sociodemography, and distance. This research presents findings on active transportation use relating to sociodemographic background. Using a questionnaire survey as an instrument, the study was performed in Bangsar and Shah Alam, Malaysia, via stratified random sampling. The binomial logistic regression model and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for statistically analyzing the data from 325 respondents. ANOVA demonstrated that education level and occupational status statistically influenced the home–public transportation station distance. The study outcomes could benefit many sectors, such as urban planning, transportation, health, and education. An enhanced understanding of the findings could contribute to decision-making among the relevant authorities for facilitating active transportation.