RESEARCH BRIEFS & SYNTHESES Moving Toward Active Transportation: How Policies Can Encourage Walking and Bicycling
Lack of physical activity leads to 9% of premature deaths worldwide or an estimated to be $117 dollars in health care costs in the U.S. alone. With driving being a major source of the cause for inactivity and obesity, this research looks at some of the obstacles to getting around on foot: lack of sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways; lack of connectivity of pedestrian or bike infrastructure; actual and perceived dangers of walking and cycling; and poor supply of public transport.
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Active Living Research
Resource Date:
January, 2016
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http://activelivingresearch.org/ActiveTravelreview
