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Active travel: a climate change mitigation strategy with co-benefits for health

Year: 2009

Type: review

Abstract: Reducing the burning of fossil fuels for transport will help reduce the rate of climate change and the severity of the impact of climate change. The alternatives to private motor vehicles include active travel modes such as walking, cycling and use of public transport. While simultaneously reducing carbon dioxide emissions and traffic congestion, active transport leads to increased levels of physical activity and social interaction. This article summarises a number of NSW active travel initiatives. Despite some positive steps in NSW, other Australian states have invested far more and can demonstrate greater changes in travel behaviour.

Source: New South Wales Public Health Bulletin

DOI: 10.1071/nb08043

Author: Chris E. Rissel

Institutions: Sydney South West Area Health Service, The University of Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2145880503