Human Impact Partners Evidence Base
- Pedestrian environment design impacts walking activity in neighborhoods.
- Alternative transit options increase the economic options for those surrounding the project. Locally available jobs decrease vehicle travel.
- Traffic is a significant source of environmental noise. (See Environmental Noise section for detail of health impact of noise.)
- Transportation and land use patterns affect access to goods and services.
- Parking regulations and land use patterns can contribute to increased driving and costs.
- Money spent on transportation is not available for other goods and services that may contribute to health.
- Active transportation can contribute to the physical activity required for good health.
- Transportation is associated with multiple social and psychological health impacts.
- Driving is associated with multiple health impacts.
- Living in or near a transit-oriented development project has an impact on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
- Different transportation choices impact air quality and, in turn, health. (see Air Quality chapter for details on the impact of air pollution on health)
- Injuries from traffic accidents are a significant cause of disability and death.