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Attitudes & Behaviors Surrounding Active Commuting in Chittenden County, VT
Bak, Daniel Congdon, Elizabeth Grier, Doré Goukasian, Naira Silverstein, Max Tahhan, Georges Thornburgh, Katrina Jones, Rebecca Areson, Chester Quinlan, Dan
Bak, Daniel
Congdon, Elizabeth
Grier, Doré
Goukasian, Naira
Silverstein, Max
Tahhan, Georges
Thornburgh, Katrina
Jones, Rebecca
Areson, Chester
Quinlan, Dan
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Climate Change, Active Commuting, and Health • Climate change contributes to 7 million deaths/year globally • Negative health outcomes from increased carbon emissions include heat-related illness, mental health issues, and respiratory and allergic disease • Active commuting reduces carbon emissions, promotes physical activity, and reduces chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity Active Commuting in Chittenden County • Only 8.5% of Vermonters commute actively • Burlington has been intensely promoting active commuting through developments in infrastructure and safety • Most Burlington residents still commute by car Project Goal • Compare how active commuters and non-active commuters in Chittenden County differ on attitudes and beliefs on health, vehicle emissions, economics, convenience, and safety. • Advise VTCHA on possible targets for the promotion of active commuting.
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2019-01-25
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