The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its “Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy.” These include promoting active transportation by:
- Supporting active transportation infrastructure;
- Increasing opportunities for physical activity;
- Implementing active living environments that promote walking and bicycling;
- Developing complete pedestrian and bicycle master plans;
- Encouraging Healthy Community Design;
- Supporting policies that protect pedestrians and bicyclists from motor vehicle crashes.
To read the complete text of the CDC’s recommendations, click here.