| Variable Name | Variable Sign | Policy Decision to Promote Walking | 
|---|---|---|
| Urban Design and Planning Variables | ||
| Street pattern | ||
| Warped parallel | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Loops and lollipops | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Mixed | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Number of train stations | + | Advantageous | 
| Length of train routes (m) | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Number of schools | + | Advantageous | 
| Parkland (%) | + | Advantageous | 
| Total land area (km2) | ||
| 1.0 - 2.5 | - | Disadvantageous | 
| > 2.5 | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Social, Economic and Demographic Variables | ||
| Home ownership (%) | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Immigrant population (%) | + | Advantageous | 
| Percent with high school certificate | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Percent with trade certificate | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Average Household Size | ||
| > 2.0 | - | Disadvantageous | 
| Divorced and not living with partner (%) | + | Advantageous | 
| Positively Significant +, Negatively Significant - | ||