Urban sprawl and increasing population density in urban centers create the challenge to
finding ways of sustainable transportation solutions that preserve the convenience of …

Background and purpose A growing body of evidence documents multiple ways in which
land use and transportation investments influence health. To date, most evidence linking the …

Where has the concept of 'active travel'come from and where is it taking us? In this paper, we
explore these questions, firstly, through a systematic review that summarises the growth of …

Many studies have confirmed that the characteristics of the built environment affect
individual walking behaviors. However, scant attention has been paid to population-level …

As global awareness of air pollution rises, so does the imperative to provide evidence-based
recommendations for strategies to mitigate its impact. While public policy has a central role …

Active travel, namely walking and cycling, is an eco-friendly and socially beneficial mode of
sustainable transportation. However, existing research on active travel relies on limited …

Awareness of the human health impacts of exposure to air pollution is growing rapidly. For
example, it has become evident that the adverse health effects of air pollution are more …

Abstract Purpose of Review Urban form can impact air pollution and public health. We
reviewed health-related articles that assessed (1) the relationships among urban form, air …

Community is the foundation of modern cities, where urban residents spend most of their
lifetime. Effective and healthy community design plays a vital role in improving residents' …

Air pollution is associated with a diversity of health effects, and evidence for a causal
relationship with specific diseases exists. Exposure to air pollution is ubiquitous and typically …