Promoting physical activity and reducing climate change: opportunities to replace short car trips with active transportation.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.06.028.
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Abstract
Automobile use is a significant contributor to climate change, local air pollution, pedestrian injuries and deaths, declines in physical activity and obesity. A significant proportion of car use is for short trips that can relatively easily be taken with active transportation options--walking or cycling--or with public transportation. In this commentary, we review a number of immediate, practical opportunities to implement policies and programs that reduce short car trips and increase active transportation.
Medical subject headings
- Automobile Driving
- Bicycling
- Climate Change
- Exercise
- Health Promotion
- Walking