Development and Application of an Integrated Health Impacts Assessment Tool for the Sacramento Region
The National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis has released a report that investigates the public health impacts resulting from a regional transportation plan in the Sacramento area. This report looks at how to craft transportation plans that create the best public health outcomes, as research shows that walking and bicycling can lead to improved health outcomes, yet can simultaneously increase active travelers’ risk of traffic injury and exposure to air pollution.
This Summary Last Modified On: 11/17/2017