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The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on walking, health and travel behaviour. This section contains resources, research and statistics to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on walking activity and interventions which could support Scotland to build a healthy 'new normal' as we come out of lockdown.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

in green space use were sustained, and possibly exacerbated, during movement restrictions

Source: Green space positively influences health and well-being

Tags: Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion

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the average increase in retail sales created by projects that improve walking, cycling or public transport access to shops.

Source: Create Streets

Tags: Economics & benefits

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trips to the outdoors involved walking which is 86% of all trips to the outdoors (SPANS 2020)

Source: Scotland's People and Nature Survey

Tags: Physical, mental and social health

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was the most popular physical activity irrespective of deprivation (SHS 2018)

Source: Active Scotland Delivery Plan

Tags: Physical, mental and social health

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serious long-term health conditions prevented by every day walking, wheeling and cycling in the citites that take part in the Walking and Cycling Index

Source: The Walking and Cycling Index

Tags: Active Travel

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Climate and environmental protection

the extra number of pupils that could be travelling to school actively if they are involved in 2 behaviour change interventions at school

Source: Sustrans

Tags: Climate & Environment

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the number of commitments to sustainable transport that Scottish Government is currently failing on according to a new Transform Scotland report

Source: Transform Scotland

Tags: Active Travel

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of disabled people would find fewer cars parked on the pavement useful to walk or wheel more.

Source: Walking for everyone

Tags: Connect with nature

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20 minute neighbourhoods

are places that are designed so residents?can meet their day-to-day needs within a 20 minute walk of their home

Source: 20 minute neighbourhoods in a Scottish context

Tags: Planning, design & safety

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Over ?10 billion per year

could be raised by the end of the decade with new levies on unhealthy food, tobacco, vapes, gambling and alcohol by the government embedding that if a product causes harm, the polluter should pay.

Tags: Physical, mental and social health

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of all pupils normally walk to school

Source: Hands Up Scotland Survey

Tags: Active Travel

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of adults view climate change as an immediate and urgent problem (SHS 2022)

Source: Scottish Household Survey

Tags: Community & participation

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