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January 3, 2004

Location Atlanta Georgia

Organization UCLA, CDC

An HIA that examined the expected health benefits of proposed highway design changes (e.g., reducing lanes, adding sidewalks, medians, bike lanes and on-street parking) to the Buford Highway Corridor. Special emphasis was placed on the potential impacts on physical activity and pedestrian injuries.

More Information

HIA Report:

http://web.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Buford-Report-Final.pdf

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2004, January
Decision-making levels:

State
Sectors:

Planning and zoning, Transportation
Additional topic areas:

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

Clean air and water, Diet and physical activity, Safe street infrastructure, Safe and accessible active transportation routes
Community types:

Urban, Suburban
Funding source:

Other funding