What is active transportation? It is transportation that requires more physical activity than transportation via automobile. Active transportation can consist of biking, walking, even taking the bus or metro as these types of transit require more walking than a car does.
Active transportation can help reduce traffic congestion in metropolitan areas and promote healthy active lifestyles for the people living in those areas. Statistics show that those who are more involved with active transportation are less likely to have chronic heart disease and are not likely to become obese as just a few more minutes of walking a day can help slim off one pound of fat every six weeks.
Not only does active transportation help improve traffic congestion and health, it reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
Wish I could ride a bike to work....but the drivers around here are not too kind to cyclists and I would be afraid I would get hurt!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the health benefits of active transportation and I like the fact that it reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions because those are both vital issue in modern society. Nonetheless, I would like to know the downside of active transportation; for instance what do you recommend use as a source of active transportation during the cold months of winter?
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