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Access to Transportation in Lower-Income Communities

The Challenge: Few studies have examined potential disparities in access to transportation infrastructures, an important determinant of population health.
Make an impact: Having access to public transportation and to places that support walking and bicycling can promote healthy behaviors and increased physical activity.
What the findings are about: This study examined relationships between socio-demographic factors and access to the road network, subway system, and a bicycle share program in Montreal, Canada.
- Access to a subway system and bike share program is greatest among residents living in lower-income neighborhoods.
- People with a high school education or lower, or with an annual household income of $100,000 or higher, were the least likely to live near public transportation.
- Montreal's policies have helped lower-income neighborhoods have equitable access to public transportation.
Read the full article: Individual- and Area-Level Disparities in Access to the Road Network, Subway System and a Public Bicycle Share Program on the Island of Montreal, Canada
- DOWNLOAD "Access to Transportation in Lower-Income Communities" PDF (0.02 MB) Article Summary
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