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Published on: July 24, 2016
Merging long range transportation planning with public health: a case study from Utah's Wasatch Front
1University of Utah, Department of City and Metropolitan Planning & Department of Health Promotion and Education, 375 S. 1530 E. Rm 235 AAC, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0370, USA. shaunna.burbidge@utah.edu
Objective:
US transportation systems have been identified as a problem for public health, as they often encourage automobile transportation and discourage physical activity. This paper provides a case study examination of the Public Health Component of the Wasatch Front Regional Council's Regional Transportation Plan. This plan provides an example of what transportation planners at Utah's largest metropolitan planning organization (MPO) are doing to encourage physical activity through transportation.
Methods:
Existing active living research was used to guide recommendations using a process that included a comprehensive literature review and a review of existing state programs, advisory group and stakeholder meetings, and policy recommendations based on existing local conditions.
Results:
Stakeholders from a diversity of background and interests came together with one common goal: to improve public health. Based on this collaborative process, nine policy approaches were specifically recommended for approval and integration in the Wasatch Front Regional Transportation Plan.
Conclusion:
By using current research as a guide and integrating a variety of interests, the Wasatch Front Regional Council is setting a new standard for a collaborative multi-modal focus in transportation planning, which can be replicated nationwide.
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