Effects of Living Location on Rates of Active Transport

This study examined differences in college student active transportation based on living location. Physical activity, lifestyle, and demographic data was collected via electronic survey distributed to a volunteer sample of students. Data was analyzed using SPSS using comparative means. On-campus residents demonstrated a significantly higher rate of active transport than off-campus residents. A denser, more vertical living environment in the immediate State College Downtown Area could provide a greater opportunity for active transport.