Table 1 Subjective ratings of the walking environment in a neighbourhood

Comfort

There are too many people on the streets and it makes it difficult or unpleasant to walk

There are covered sidewalks and/or indoor area (e.g. shopping centre) to walk

The degree of air pollution is high in my neighbourhood

There are enough beautification and enhanced greenery along the streets in my neighbourhood

There are many attractive sceneries to look at while walking in my neighbourhood

Streets are not clean in my neighbourhood

Convenience

It is easy to walk to transport stations from my home

Stores are within easy walking distance of my home

There are many alternative routes for getting from place to place in my neighbourhood

There are clear road signs and pedestrian signals

There are enough facilities to take rest (e.g. benches)

Pedestrian bridges or subways are well equipped with sufficient lifts or escalators

Safety

There is so much traffic that it makes me feel insecure to walk on the streets

The pedestrian green light time is too short for me to cross the road safely

The crime condition in my neighbourhood makes it unsafe to walk

Sidewalks conditions are poor (Not flat or slippery)

There are many slopes or stairs that make me feel insecure to walk

My neighbourhood streets are not well lit at night