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May 1, 2013

Location Atlanta Georgia

Organization ICF International; Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

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

Organization Website:

http://www.icfi.com

See also:

http://www.atlantabike.org/bikesharestudy

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2013, May
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Transportation
Additional topic areas:

Active transportation, Programs
Drivers of health:

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

Economically disadvantaged, Older adults
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Literature review, Quantitative research, Qualitative research
Funding source:

Other funding