Healthy Mobility and Road Safety
The Transport Research Laboratory in the United Kingdom has released a report that estimates possible effects of active travel modes on safety. Substituting short car journeys with an active mode of transportation, such as walking or cycling, has the potential to reduce congestion and air pollution and encourage a healthier lifestyle. However, active modes have a higher risk of road traffic injury than travelling by car.
This Summary Last Modified On: 3/7/2019