Table 4.
Adjusted Associations Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Seasonality and Other Self-Reported Characteristics With Perceptions of the Built Environment Among 431 Adult Users of a Rail Trail Conversion In Spartanburg, South Carolina, 2006-2009
| Characteristic | Travel to Trail by Bicycle or on Foot,a OR (95% CI) | On the Trail With Others,b OR (95% CI) | Perceived Excellent Safety and Security of Trail,c OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||
| 18-39 | 1 [Reference] | ||
| 40-49 | 0.60 (0.31-1.18) | 0.72 (0.40-1.30) | 0.79 (0.41-1.53) |
| 50-59 | 0.59 (0.30-1.15) | 1.03 (0.56-1.89) | 0.63 (0.33-1.22) |
| ≥60 | 0.76 (0.40-1.44) | 0.97 (0.54-1.74) | 1.20 (0.65-2.24) |
| Sex | |||
| Female | 1 [Reference] | ||
| Male | 1.93 (1.21-3.08) | 0.35 (0.23-0.53) | 1.22 (0.78-1.91) |
| Race | |||
| White | 1 [Reference] | ||
| Nonwhite | 0.75 (0.41-1.40) | 0.95 (0.55-1.64) | 0.46 (0.25-0.86) |
| Education | |||
| ≤High school graduate | 1 [Reference] | ||
| Some college | 0.43 (0.20-0.96) | 1.25 (0.62-2.52) | 1.39 (0.64-3.02) |
| College graduate | 0.51 (0.25-1.02) | 1.12 (0.59-2.12) | 1.23 (0.59-2.53) |
| ≥Some graduate school | 0.78 (0.36-1.68) | 1.15 (0.56-2.38) | 1.43 (0.65-3.16) |
| Seasonality | |||
| Cool (Oct-Mar) | 1 [Reference] | ||
| Warm (Apr-Sep) | 1.24 (0.78-1.99) | 1.22 (0.80-1.86) | 1.95 (1.24-3.06) |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
a
Reference group is travel to trail by motorized vehicle. Adjusted R 2 for the full model = 0.06.
b
Reference group is on the trail alone. Adjusted R 2 for the full model = 0.10.
c
Reference group is good to fair. Adjusted R 2 for the full model = 0.08.