Table 2 Perceived barriers to AST from child survey

Physical Environment

 It is too far or takes too much time

 There are not enough sidewalks

 There are not enough bike paths/ lanes

 There is nowhere to safely leave a bike if I ride my bike to school

 There are not a lot of trees along the streets in my neighbourhood

Safety

 It feels unsafe due to traffic on the route

 Most drivers go too fast while driving in our neighbourhood

 There are too many busy streets to cross

 There is a lot of crime in our neighbourhood

 It feels unsafe to walk by myself around my neighbourhood during the day

 It feels unsafe to walk with friends or siblings in my neighbourhood during the day

Social

 There is no one to walk or bike with

 I do not know a lot of people in my neighbourhood

 I might get bullied/ teased along the way

Individual/ Family Preferences

 The route is too boring

 I get too hot and sweaty

 It is not fun

 I have too much stuff to carry

 It is more difficult to walk than drive