Published today, CLOSER’s new impact case study summarises our work to mobilise research and insights from longitudinal population studies on Active Travel in the policy landscape.
The role of longitudinal research and evidence
Longitudinal population studies collect a range of data from people across the UK throughout their lives. Among the rich and varied findings, data from these studies provides insights into the ways people travel, the determinants and barriers to active travel, and how these interact with environmental and policy changes.
Recognising an increased focus on active travel among national and regional policymakers, CLOSER’s Active Travel briefing note aimed to mobilise data and research from eight of CLOSER’s partner studies.
Achieving national and regional influence
Understanding that policymakers’ priorities lie in solutions, CLOSER provided actionable policy recommendations on how best to promote active travel for different age groups, with consideration for how environmental factors impact travel decisions.
Our evidence has informed public policy and parliamentary scrutiny, including by the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee, UK Chief Medical Officer, Scottish Parliament, and Welsh Parliament.
Find out more
Find out more by reading CLOSER’s impact case study on active travel and CLOSER’s Active Travel Briefing Note.