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This document is the 508 Compliant version of the Transportation Health Tool hat highlights the connection between transportation and public health. The tool will enables transportation decision makers and the public to compare their region or state with others on key health...
A well-connected transportation network reduces the distances traveled to reach destinations, increases the options for routes of travel, and can facilitate walking and bicycling. Well-connected, multimodal networks are characterized by seamless bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, direct...
Educating people about safe bicycling and walking, enforcing laws that make it easier and safer for people to bicycle and walk, and encouraging people to bicycle and walk, may help increase walking and bicycling activity, especially when combined with infrastructure improvements. This strategy...
Community safety can affect the levels of physical activity within a community, including walking and bicycling. Areas with higher levels of crime and violence have been associated with lower physical activity levels. People are more physically active in areas where they feel safe. Gender, age,...
Everyone benefits from streets, sidewalks, trails and public transit for everyday needs, whether traveling to and from work, school and play or accessing basic necessities, such as health services and grocery stores. At the same time, too many people are negatively impacted by our transportation...
Commute Mode Share – Bicycle
This indicator measures the percentage of workers aged 16 years and over who commute by bicycle. Data come from the 2012 American Community Survey one-year estimates.
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Commute Mode Share – Automobile
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Almost a quarter of adults report that they do not engage in any physical activity outside of their jobs, and sedentary lifestyles are an important reason that two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. By improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transportation agencies...