HIA in the News: “Massachusetts Department of Transportation Priority: Healthy Transportation”
January 25, 2010
Commonwealth Conversations, By Catherine Cagle
"...The MassDOT transportation vision includes a strong commitment to pedestrian and bicycle access. Walking and bicycling move people out of single-occupant vehicles, reduce traffic congestion, and promote healthy lifestyles and a cleaner environment..."
As part of the first Healthy Transportation Compact meeting, participants agreed to "determine how to best use Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) as a tool to promote healthy transportation goals and outcomes."
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