Location Austin Texas
Organization University of Texas at Austin Southwest Region University Transportation Center, and CDC Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity

An HIA that will address the health implications of choices regarding where to site and build schools, with a focus on how school siting affects whether children walk, bike, or use motorized transportation to get to school.

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Organization Web Site:
http://swutc.tamu.edu/research/
Contact Email:
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At A Glance
  • Status:
    In progress
  • Publication date:
    In progress
  • Decision-making levels:
    Local
  • Sectors:
    Education
  • Additional topic areas:
    Active transportation, Schools, Siting
  • Drivers of health:
    Diet and physical activity, Education, Safe and accessible active transportation routes
  • Affected populations:
    Children
  • Community types:
    Urban
  • Research methods:
    Quantitative research, Qualitative research
  • Funding source:
    Other funding