by erinb | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
In this resource, walkability and its impact on health were systematically reviewed through health impact assessments (HIAs). While most HIAs focused on the positive effects of improving walkability, particularly through active and public transport, other aspects of...
by erinb | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
This infographic illustrates how transportation access and quality affect health, specifying how transportation infrastructure, emissions from vehicles, transit and active transportation, and safety policies can be leveraged to promote physical activity and reduce...
by erinb | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
This resource provides a brief overview of a health impact assessment conducted on Kern County’s Land Use and Transportation Plan. It highlights how the assessment examined the potential health effects of the plan on the county’s residents. The resource...
by erinb | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
This resource identifies transportation policies that can have a profound positive impact on health and provides key recommendations for bringing public health considerations into transportation issues.
by nick | May 24, 2023 | Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Older Adults, People Living in Poverty, People with Disabilities
This rapid health impact assessment (HIA), produced by a team of University of Washington graduate students, identifies potential health concerns and action items as the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) launches a multiyear effort designed to improve...
