Health & Transportation

“When health is considered among the goals of transportation policy and land use planning, the resulting policy can help reduce air pollution; prevent traffic injuries and deaths; and lower obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer rates. Such outcomes can happen when roads are designed to be pedestrian-, cyclist- and public transit-friendly. Roads that are designed for people as well as for cars and trucks can increase physical activity, enhance community quality of life, and increase access to community services. How can public officials, community members, and planners ensure that future transportation policies consider health? One way is to use a health impact assessment (HIA). Transportation HIAs help policymakers see and address the potential health effects of a proposed transportation project, plan, or policy before it is built or implemented. A transportation HIA can ensure that all people, regardless of age, income, or ability, are able to move about their community easily and safely. ” – Centers for Disease and Control

Infographic: Better Transportation Options = Healthier Lives by RWJF on RWJF.org

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Brief
http://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2012/rwjf402311

For more information visit: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/transportation/hia_toolkit.htm