• Parents who perceived that the school was close enough to home, the existence of parks and the overall convenience of walking to school, were more likely to let their child walk to school.
• Parents were more likely to drive their children to school when they perceived that roads were busy with traffic or that sidewalks were less well-maintained on the route to school.
• Programs and trainings that promote pedestrian safety and help parents have a more positive view of walking to school are needed.

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