New Book: Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy: Recommendations and Research

Posted by on October 5, 2009

The link between our nation’s health and our transportation policies has never been more clear – or more vital. Equitable, opportunity-rich communities require smarter, more innovative transportation and health policies.

That is the message of Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy: Recommendations and Research — a new book released today by PolicyLink and Prevention Institute, commissioned by the Convergence Partnership.

http://www.convergencepartnership.org/site/c.fhLOK6PELmF/b.5327643/k.BF0B/Transportation_RX.htm

Relying on the wisdom and know-how of some of the nation’s leading academics and advocates, the book describes innovative transportation and land-use policies, strategies, and programs – all driven by a vision of equity and sustainability. Chapters include:

* Health Effects of Transportation Policy
* Transportation Authorization 101: A Backgrounder
* Public Transportation and Health
* Walking, Bicycling, and Health
* Roadways and Health: Making the Case for Collaboration
* Breaking Down Silos: Transportation, Economic Development and Health
* Sustainable Food Systems: Perspectives on Transportation Policy
* Traffic Injury Prevention: A 21st Century Approach

As Congress looks to craft a new transportation framework this fall, the book provides facts, figures, case studies, and proven policy proposals that show how smart, equitable transportation policy can make us all healthier.

Read more about transportation and health, and download the report Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy on the Convergence Partnership website.

http://www.convergencepartnership.org/site/c.fhLOK6PELmF/b.5327643/k.BF0B/Transportation_RX.htm?msource=TRANSRXBook&tr=y&auid=5392113