Transport and health
Promoting healthy and sustainable transport options prevents the negative effects of current transport patterns on human health, such as those caused by air pollution and physical inactivity. Cooperation among sectors and high-level political commitment are crucial to ensure that health issues are considered when transport policies are made.
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City in motion: people first!
European ministers of transport, health and environment are meeting in Paris on 14–16 April 2014, to agree on common action for healthy and sustainable mobility. The Fourth High-level Meeting on Transport, Health and Environment (4HLM) is organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and WHO/Europe, and hosted by the Government of France.
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Publications
Health economic assessment tools (HEAT) for walking and for cycling. Methodology and user guide. Economic assessment of transport infrastructure and policies. 2014 Update
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Data and statistics
30% of car journeys in Europe cover distances of less than 3 km; 50% cover less than 5 km. These distances can be covered within 15–20 minutes by bicycle or 30–50 minutes by brisk walking.
More dataTransport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP)
WHO/Europe carries out most of its transport and health activities within the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme (THE PEP).
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Health and economic assessment tool (HEAT) for cycling and walkingHEAT is an online tool to estimate the reduction in mortality resulting from regular cycling or walking
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