The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute conducted a study entitled the 2015 Survey of Physical Activity Opportunities in Canadian Communities which examines factors associated with physical activity and sport at the local or community level.This research bulletin further asks municipal administrators about the availability of formal plans associated with transportation and the priority associated with different types of transportation contained within. This bulletin summarizes these findings with respect to community characteristics.

The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute conducted the 2015 Survey of Physical Activity Opportunities in Canadian Communities exploring factors associated with physical activity and sport at the local or community level. In this survey, municipal administrators (in communities with at least 1,000 residents) were asked about policies which require safe pedestrian and bicycle routes during community development, and this bulletin describes these findings with respect to community characteristics.

The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute conducted a study entitled the 2015 Survey of Physical Activity Opportunities in Canadian Communities which examined factors associated with physical activity and sport at the local or community level. Municipal administrators in communities with at least 1,000 residents were asked a series of questions pertaining to the availability of pedestrian or active transportation friendly supports and facilities in the community.

The types of trails in Canada are diverse and can include land-based routes or water-based routes. In a previous bulletin, the 2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadians (18 years and older) about their use of trails, the frequency of use, and in what season the trail is typically used (Bulletin #10). In addition, the survey also further asked about the primary reason for using the trail. The reasons identified by trail users are summarized in this research bulletin.

The types of trails available in Canada are varied and may include land-based routes or water-based routes. In a previous bulletin, the 2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadians (18 years and older) about their use of trails, the frequency of use, and in what season the trail is typically used (Bulletin #10 in this series). In addition, the survey also further asked about the types of sports or activities conducted on the trail. These types of activities are summarized in this research bulletin.

The types of trails in Canada are varied and can include land-based routes including designated footpaths, multi-usage tracks, bicycle routes, boardwalks, pre-existing rail lines, and designated access roads, or water-based trails, such as waterways and portage routes. The 2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadians (18 years and older) about their use of trails, the frequency of use, and in what season the trail is typically used. This bulletin summarizes these findings.

The 2014-2015 Physical Activity Monitor asked Canadian adults (aged 18+) about the walking behaviours of their family and peers. About half of Canadian adults agree to some extent that most of their family members walk for at least 30 minutes al-most every day. About one-third of Canadians agree to some extent that most of their friends and other people they know walk at least this much.

The 2010-2011 Physical Activity Monitor explored modes of transportation among children and youth. Parents were asked to indicate how their children regularly commute to and from school.