The American Public Health Association (APHA) promotes
and supports use of Public transportation. Its benefits include: reduction of air
pollution, increased physical activities, reduction in transportation related
injuries, and reduction in prevalence of obesity. It will also support the use
of Complete Streets methodology. I do not have information yet on this idea,
but hope to get one soon.
For the city of Chattanooga-Hamilton County in Georgia,
one possible outcome is including new classifications for streets that
accommodate all modes. This may include reconstructing unused automobile
streets to pedestrian movement. The transportation health goal could also promote
activities such as walking and biking.
In Europe, streets and walkways from neighborhood
residences and businesses, airports, and international hubs are easy accesses
to the public train. Roads and accesses are structured in a way that train stations
are in the center. This idea makes walking and biking a way of life for the Europeans.
I agree that other countries seem to have created a better infrastructure for public transportation and increasing physical activity. I visited Amsterdam and was amazed at how bike friendly the city was. There seemed to be less traffic, and more active people. A win-win!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that Europe happens to be more active when it comes to transportation, which helps incorporate physical activity daily. Your idea in regards to Chattanooga-Hamilton including classifications for street that accommodate all modes happens to be a great idea. Great Job.
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