Discuss how transportation and travel policies could encourage more physical activity


Transportation and travel policies are another way to encourage physical activity as part of a daily routine through active transportation. Examples of such policies could be (1 ) discouraging or reducing access to motor vehicle use (taxes, tolls, congestion pricing in downtown areas; reduce parking availability); (2 ) enhancing infrastructure to support bicycling (bike lanes, shared-use paths, bike racks); (3 ) enhancing infrastructure supporting walking (sidewalks, trails, pedestrian crossings); (4 ) improving access to public transportation (this could encourage physical activity as transit users walk or cycle to transit points); and (5 ) enhancing traffic safety in areas where people could be physically active. Encouraging active transport to school for youth is another critical area that could benefit from policies. National funding through the Federal Highway Administration National Safe Routes to School Program should help the success of these policies and programs.?

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

List three other healthcare professionals who, like medical doctors, bill for their services using codes

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

In an allergy the particular antibody produced to attempt to fight off the antigen is IgA

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

Since eye medications may be used on more than one patient, you should:

A) keep the label clear of spills. B) maintain sterility of the dispensing tip. C) keep the medication covered when not in use. D) all of the above.

Health Professions

In which examination position does the patient lie on his back with his knees drawn up and his feet flat on the table?

A. Proctologic B. Fowler's C. Prone D. Sims' E. Dorsal recumbent

Health Professions