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The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation

APHA has released "The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation," a new publication that addresses how our nation's current transportation system contributes to today's soaring health costs and impedes progress toward improving public

[IMAGE '381' /]APHA has released "The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation," a new publication that addresses how our nation's current transportation system contributes to today's soaring health costs and impedes progress toward improving public health.

The report points out that transportation policies can also have a transformative effect. Increasing sustainable transportation options and improving community transportation designs could significantly improve public health by introducing walking, bicycling and transit use as convenient and cost-effective ways to integrate more physical activity into the daily habits of all transportation users.

Click here to view the report