City of Atlanta Bike Share
ICF International, in partnership with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, completed an HIA to inform a bike share program in Atlanta, Georgia. Specific health impacts considered by the HIA included safety and injury, opportunities for physical activity, and air quality. The HIA recommended including a focus on health disparities as an integral part of bike share, incorporating health-related performance measures, engaging residents in decision making; and selecting sites that would benefit a diverse population.
Outcome
Public sector stakeholders reviewed the HIA after its publication, and Atlanta Bicycle Coalition has had the opportunity to work with the city to identify areas where recommendations from the HIA could be integrated into the bike share launch.
More Information
HIA Report:
http://nabsa.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/AtlantaBikeshareHIAReport.pdf
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Status:Completed
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Publication date:2013, May
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Decision-making levels:Local
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Sectors:Transportation
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Additional topic areas:Active transportation, Programs
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Drivers of health:Clean air and water, Diet and physical activity, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe street infrastructure
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Affected populations:Economically disadvantaged, Older adults
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Community types:Urban
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Research methods:Literature review, Quantitative research, Qualitative research
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Funding source:Other funding