Friday, June 10, 2011

Health Benefits of Active Transportation in New York City

NYCDH (2011), "Health Benefits of Active Transportation in New York City," New York City Department of Health.

This four-page report describes the health benefits of active transportation in New York City. The analysis indicates that people who commute by walking, cycling or public transit achieve about twice as total exercise as automobile commuters, and so are much more likely to achieve physical activity targets. This survey can be a model for use in other communities interested in tracking physical fitness and health.

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