Organisation: Transport for London
Date uploaded: 26th February 2014
Date published/launched: February 2014
It also outlines how TfL is investing to “create streets that are inviting to walk and cycle in” and to “make our roads even safer”.
The report suggests that “London’s transport system has a highly significant role to play in helping tackle the major public health challenges that the city faces”.
It goes on to say that “the quality of our health is inextricably linked to the transport services we provide and the incentives and choices we offer for how we travel around London”.
More than two-thirds of all public transport trips also involve walking for five minutes or more. This is highly significant because, in many cases, this will be the main way Londoners are physically active.
The report suggests that: “If we can improve the attractiveness of our environment then we will probably also provide even greater incentives for people to be more physically active. The potential benefits of this are huge.”
It goes on to say: “The important role of transport in improving health is reflected in changes to local government responsibilities and resources that came into place in March 2013.
“Local authorities are now responsible for demonstrating improvements in 68 indicators of the health of their residents. Many of these indicators relate to streets and transport including road traffic injuries, air quality, noise, physical activity and social connectedness.”
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