Building Capacity in HIA on the U.S.-Mexico Border Through Practice, Training, and Collaborative Partnerships

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Building Capacity in HIA on the U.S.-Mexico Border Through Practice, Training, and Collaborative Partnerships
Location Las Cruces, New Mexico New Mexico
Organization University of Texas, El Paso

The University of Texas, El Paso conducted an HIA focused on public transportation. The HIA solicited community input regarding transportation needs within Doña Ana County, New Mexico, between Las Cruces and rural towns in southern areas of the state. The final report recommended designing public transportation routes to increase residents' access to health-promoting and educational resources, such as health care providers and community college campuses. In addition, the HIA recommended creating a communications and marketing plan for the public transportation system. Public transportation has been linked to improved health, giving communities more access to health care, opportunities for physical activity, and decreased stress.

Outcome

Results from the HIA informed the design of the bus routes so they would better meet residents’ needs and ability to access health-promoting and educational resources, job opportunities, and other amenities. The transportation system will be supported by a combination of state and local funds. As of November 2016, the state had already provided funding to purchase the buses.

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At A Glance
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Publication date:
    2016, October
  • Decision-making levels:
    Local
  • Sectors:
    Transportation, Education
  • Additional topic areas:
    Food and nutrition, Public transit, Water, Schools, Emergency preparedness/ response
  • Drivers of health:
    Diet and physical activity, Clean air and water, Safe and affordable public transit, Safe street infrastructure, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Employment, Education, Income and wealth, Access to healthy food
  • Affected populations:
    Economically disadvantaged, Older adults, Racial and ethnic minorities
  • Community types:
    Rural
  • Research methods:
    Literature review, Focus groups, Qualitative research, Quantitative research
  • Funding source:
    Health Impact Project grantee