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Multicomponent initiatives consisting of built environment or infrastructure changes and workplace incentives

Multicomponent initiatives consisting of built environment or infrastructure changes and workplace incentives and/or restrictions to encourage active travel to work have an inconsistent evidence base. 1, 7, 16, 70 

 

Intervention:
Four studies (one moderate quality, three poor quality) explored multicomponent workplace initiatives. The components of the interventions differed but included elements such as introducing a new public transport express route, improvements to walking and cycling paths, limiting parking spaces or permits, increasing parking charges, improving changing facilities for walkers and cyclists, secure cycle storage, discounted or free public transport and subsidised cycle purchase schemes.

Evidence quality:
The results of the included studies were inconsistent, with most measuring multiple active travel outcomes separately (cycling, walking etc.) and finding the intervention was effective for some outcomes but not others. The majority of studies were poor quality.

Generalisability:
The studies were conducted in the UK, Canada, Australia and Finland. Therefore, the intervention could be partially generalisable to Wales, but further context-specific exploration should be considered. 

If proceeding with this intervention:
It is suggested that further robust research and thorough evaluation of impact is needed.