The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation

March 2010

By: American Public Health Association

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Active Transportation | Built Environment and Health

This report exposes the true cost of an auto-oriented transportation system. Table 2 lists the costs of transportation-related health outcomes and Table 5 lists cost savings estimates from walkable design. Chapter 4 shares federal, state, regional, and local policies and policy recommendations to improve health outcomes through better transportation investment.