Walking and Cycling to Health: A Comparative Analysis of City, State, and International Data

Abstract

Together with many other studies, our analysis provides evidence of the population-level health benefits of active travel. Policies on transport, land-use, and urban development should be designed to encourage walking and cycling for daily travel.

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