Air Quality and Exercise-Related Health Benefits from Reduced Car Travel in the Midwestern United States

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Authors

Maggie Grabow · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Scott N. Spak · University of Iowa

Tracey Holloway · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Brian Stone · Georgia Institute of Technology

Adam C. Mednick · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Jonathan A. Patz · University of Wisconsin–Madison

Abstract

Our findings suggest that significant health and economic benefits are possible if bicycling replaces short car trips. Less dependence on automobiles in urban areas would also improve health in downwind rural settings.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Urban Transport and Accessibility Vehicle emissions and performance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 120, Issue 1, pp. 68-76

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1103440

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