Study Name:
To identify Implementation Strategies for Built Environment Change at the Municipal Level to Encourage Active Transportation

Researchers:
Dr. Alison Macpherson
337 Bethune College
(416) 736-2100 ext 77216

Purpose of the Research:
To evaluate a tool summarizing evidence about the built environment

What You Will Be Asked to Do in the Research:  
Complete a short anonymous questionnaire about a website

Risks and Discomforts:
We do not foresee any risks or discomfort from your participation in the research.

Voluntary Participation and Withdrawal:
Your participation in the study is completely voluntary and you may choose to stop participating at any time. If you decide to stop participating your data will be discarded.

The researcher(s) acknowledge that the host of the online survey may automatically collect participant data without their knowledge (i.e., IP addresses.) Although this information may be provided or made accessible to the researchers, it will not be used or saved without participant’s consent on the researcher’s system.  Data will be collected using Google Forms.


Questions About the Research?  
If you have questions about the research in general or about your role in the study, please feel free to contact Dr. Alison Macpherson either by telephone at 416 736-2100 ext 77216, the Participants Review Sub-Committee, York University’s Ethics Review Board and conforms to the standards of the Canadian Tri-Council Research Ethics guidelines.  If you have any questions about this process, or about your rights as a participant in the study, please contact the Sr. Manager & Policy Advisor for the Office of Research Ethics, 5th Floor, Kaneff Tower, York University (telephone 416-736-5914 or e-mail ore@yorku.ca).