Welcome
The Health and Transportation Policy Forum is a resource for advocates, scientists, policy makers, and members of the general public who are interested in the intersections between transportation planning and health. The site provides information about research on the use of transportation policy-making to promote healthy communities.
Public health is of increasing concern to planners nationwide. Research suggests the built environment significantly impacts levels of physical activity and health.
"Active living" integrates physical activity into daily routines. These routine activities could include walking or bicycling for transportation, exercise or pleasure, playing in the park, and even taking the stairs.
Federal transportation funding is an important source of support for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Federal funding supports improvements in the built environment; understanding how funding is distributed and used is particularly relevant to transportation planning.
