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Tegan K Boehmer1, Arthur M Wendel1, Frederick Bowers2
1US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, 4770 Buford Highway NE, MS F-58, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.
Journal of Transport & Health
|April 28, 2020
Summary
The Transportation and Health Tool (THT) provides crucial data for public health professionals. It supports informed transportation planning and policy to improve community health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Transportation Science
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Limited data hinders transportation investments aimed at improving public health.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognized this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Transportation and Health Tool (THT) as a resource for public health and transportation professionals.
- To facilitate data-driven decision-making for health-promoting transportation planning and policy.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team identified 190 potential data indicators.
- Expert workshops and defined criteria (data availability, scale, timeliness, feasibility, validity, topic area) were used for selection.
- 14 key indicators across safety, active transportation, air quality, and connectivity were chosen.
Main Results:
- The THT offers raw indicator values and standardized scores for comparative analysis.
- It includes 25 evidence-based strategies to guide practical interventions.
- The tool covers priority areas: safety, active transportation, air quality, and connectivity.
Conclusions:
- The THT empowers transportation professionals with data to enhance public health.
- It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration for healthier communities through transportation initiatives.
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