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January 1, 2013

Location San Diego California

Organization San Diego Association of Governments and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency

An HIA to assess potential health outcomes associated with introducing bus rapid transit to the 47th Street Trolley Station near Interstate 805 in San Diego. The assessment focused on several health determinants including transportation, housing, access to goods and services, and environmental quality.

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HIA Website:: http://www.sandag.org/index.asp?projectid=409&fuseaction=projects.detail
Organization Web Site:: http://www.sandag.org/

Downloads San Diego Bus Rapid Transit Station HIA Report (PDF)

Downloads San Diego Bus Rapid Transit Station HIA Report (PDF)

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2013, January
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Transportation, Planning and zoning
Additional topic areas:

Active transportation, Bridges and roads, Land-use planning, Public transit
Drivers of health:

Access to services/medical care, Clean air and water, Community safety, Employment, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe and affordable public transit, Safe street infrastructure
Affected populations:

Children, Economically disadvantaged, Racial and ethnic minorities
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Qualitative research, Primary research
Funding source:

Other funding