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Physical Activity From Transportation

WEBIndicator Description. Physical activity from transportation measures the percentage of all trips made by foot or by bicycle that are at least 10 minutes long. …

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URL: https://www.transportation.gov/mission/health/physical-activity-transportation

Literature and Resources US Department of Transportation

WEBThe Safe States Alliance has several tools and resources related to health and transportation. Their Livability and Smart Growth Assessment Tool Database …

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Integrate Health and Transportation Planning

WEBRecent case studies from across the nation demonstrate that health considerations can be meaningfully integrated into the transportation planning process …

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Indicator Profiles US Department of Transportation

WEBIndicator Profiles. Transportation and Health Tool reports 14 indicators at the state level, the metropolitan area level, and/or the urbanized area level. Centers for …

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Safety US Department of Transportation

WEBTransportation agencies can reduce injuries and deaths associated with transportation systems in several ways: 1. Design safer streets that protect all users of …

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Strategies US Department of Transportation

WEBStrategies. This section identifies and describes evidence-based policies, strategies, and interventions (“strategies”) that transportation practitioners can use to …

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Connectivity US Department of Transportation

WEBAccess to destinations is one of the key factors determining how much time people spend driving. Increasing access can reduce the negative health effects of long …

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Transportation Health Tool Background

WEBThe tool highlights the connection between transportation and public health and can help improve transportation decision making. The tool enables transportation …

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Cleaner Air US Department of Transportation

WEBThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides current and historic data on air quality trends for the pollutants regulated by the agency, including modeled …

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Improve Roadway Safety US Department of Transportation

WEBImproved roadway safety can reduce the number and severity of crashes on U.S. roadways, reduce injuries and fatalities, reduce health care costs, and thereby …

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Proximity To Major Roadways US Department of Transportation

WEBProximity to major roadways estimates the percentage of people who live within 200 meters, or approximately 650 feet, of a high traffic roadway that carries over …

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Expand and Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure

WEBGeneva: World Health Organization; 2013. Last updated: Monday, September 30, 2019. Expanding and improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure …

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Frequently Asked Questions US Department of Transportation

WEBThis is why CDC recommends the wearing of a face mask an important additional measure against exposing yourself or others to COVID-19. It is important to …

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Traffic Calming to Slow Vehicle Speeds

WEBThe Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) set a goal of zero traffic-related fatalities by 2030 in its 2012 Road Safety Action Plan. The agency identified …

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Encourage and Promote Safe Bicycling and Walking

WEBThe Florida Department of Transportation funds this center to promote safe walking and bicycling for residents and visitors of every age and ability. The center leads …

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Impaired Driving Laws, Enforcement and Prevention

WEBThese include strengthening impaired driving laws and enforcement efforts, education and awareness campaigns, and the use of technology (e.g., ignition …

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Half A Billion …

WEBMedia Contact. Press Office. US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 United States. Email: [email protected]

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RAISE Discretionary Grants US Department of Transportation

WEBWASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding …

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for 162 …

WEBMedia Contact. Press Office. US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 United States. Email: [email protected]

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2023 Progress Report on the National Roadway Safety Strategy

WEBUpdate on the Roadway Safety Problem. The National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) was released in January 2022 following an unacceptable increase of 6.8% in motor …

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BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $23.6 MILLION TO …

WEBMedia Contact. Press Office. US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 United States. Email: [email protected]

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FY 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP)

WEB4 Transportation and Development, Louisiana Economic Development, and Louisiana Department of Health – and consultants including enter for Planning Excellence, Grey …

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