Presented at "The Social Determinants of Urban Mental Health: Paving the Way Forward," hosted by the Adler School of Professional Psychology Institute on Social Exclusion, Sept. 19-20, 2012, Chicago.
Kuala Lumpur Neighbourhood Case Study Taman Tun Dr. IsmailHazreena Hussein
This document summarizes research conducted on accessibility and inclusion in the Taman Tun Dr Ismail neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The research included focus groups with residents from various groups, access audits of the neighborhood, and recommendations. Key findings included a lack of accessibility for persons with disabilities in transportation, community facilities, and public spaces. Recommendations focused on improving signage, accessibility in transportation and buildings, and establishing guidelines for inclusive design. The research aims to establish policies and design guidelines to make the neighborhood more accessible and inclusive for all.
Walkability best practices are initiatives and activities that most effectively contribute to increasing the number and frequency of work, recreation, shopping, school, fitness, and other walking trips, increasing the walk share of all people trips made in a community, and improving the safety, comfort, convenience, and well-being experience of walking throughout a community.This workshop presentation presents a number of best practices, and suggests how citizens can organize their resources to promote achieving these practices in their communities.
The document discusses Virginia's rural transportation planning program and the development of rural long-range transportation plans (RLRPs). It provides background on the program and funding for rural planning districts. It outlines the objectives, process, benefits and keys to success of developing RLRPs. RLRPs are developed through public outreach and aim to identify priorities and improvements to enhance safety, mobility and economic opportunities in rural areas of Virginia.
Mary Stringfellow is the Program Delivery Team Leader for FHWA Louisiana Division. This document outlines FHWA's role in transportation planning which includes ensuring state DOTs and MPOs follow the planning process, consulting on plans, and promoting best practices, though FHWA does not directly select projects. It also discusses livability principles, complete streets, land use considerations, and tools used in transportation planning.
This document discusses promoting sustainable transportation through career shifts and advocacy. It provides background on how transportation impacts the environment and proposes strategies to influence policy, projects, and sites through grassroots advocacy. Examples are given of the author's experience advocating for school traffic safety in San Francisco through their role in the PTA and drafting resolutions. The document also discusses pursuing education in transportation management and environmental law to support a career shift into the public sector transportation field.
Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations: MicrotransitRPO America
This document provides an overview of microtransit and discusses when it may be suitable for a community. It outlines the differences between fixed route transit and flexible transit/microtransit. Fixed route transit has set stops and schedules, while microtransit uses an app or phone to request rides and has variable routes. Microtransit is better for lower density areas with less demand. The document also discusses key considerations for communities thinking about implementing microtransit, such as existing transit budgets and providers.
Developing A Sustainable Transportation Environmental Improvement Plan_BazeleyRoger Bazeley, USA
Developing a Sustainable Transportation Environmental Improvement Plan; “All children deserve a safe and healthy trip to and from school; via all modes of transportation including walking, biking, public transportation, school bus, or by automobile.
Walking and biking are proven to increase activity for children and adults that reduces obesity and contributes to a more healthy life style, more livable and walkable communities with greater accessibility for all.”
Kuala Lumpur Neighbourhood Case Study Taman Tun Dr. IsmailHazreena Hussein
This document summarizes research conducted on accessibility and inclusion in the Taman Tun Dr Ismail neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The research included focus groups with residents from various groups, access audits of the neighborhood, and recommendations. Key findings included a lack of accessibility for persons with disabilities in transportation, community facilities, and public spaces. Recommendations focused on improving signage, accessibility in transportation and buildings, and establishing guidelines for inclusive design. The research aims to establish policies and design guidelines to make the neighborhood more accessible and inclusive for all.
Walkability best practices are initiatives and activities that most effectively contribute to increasing the number and frequency of work, recreation, shopping, school, fitness, and other walking trips, increasing the walk share of all people trips made in a community, and improving the safety, comfort, convenience, and well-being experience of walking throughout a community.This workshop presentation presents a number of best practices, and suggests how citizens can organize their resources to promote achieving these practices in their communities.
The document discusses Virginia's rural transportation planning program and the development of rural long-range transportation plans (RLRPs). It provides background on the program and funding for rural planning districts. It outlines the objectives, process, benefits and keys to success of developing RLRPs. RLRPs are developed through public outreach and aim to identify priorities and improvements to enhance safety, mobility and economic opportunities in rural areas of Virginia.
Mary Stringfellow is the Program Delivery Team Leader for FHWA Louisiana Division. This document outlines FHWA's role in transportation planning which includes ensuring state DOTs and MPOs follow the planning process, consulting on plans, and promoting best practices, though FHWA does not directly select projects. It also discusses livability principles, complete streets, land use considerations, and tools used in transportation planning.
This document discusses promoting sustainable transportation through career shifts and advocacy. It provides background on how transportation impacts the environment and proposes strategies to influence policy, projects, and sites through grassroots advocacy. Examples are given of the author's experience advocating for school traffic safety in San Francisco through their role in the PTA and drafting resolutions. The document also discusses pursuing education in transportation management and environmental law to support a career shift into the public sector transportation field.
Rural and Small Urban Mobility Innovations: MicrotransitRPO America
This document provides an overview of microtransit and discusses when it may be suitable for a community. It outlines the differences between fixed route transit and flexible transit/microtransit. Fixed route transit has set stops and schedules, while microtransit uses an app or phone to request rides and has variable routes. Microtransit is better for lower density areas with less demand. The document also discusses key considerations for communities thinking about implementing microtransit, such as existing transit budgets and providers.
Developing A Sustainable Transportation Environmental Improvement Plan_BazeleyRoger Bazeley, USA
Developing a Sustainable Transportation Environmental Improvement Plan; “All children deserve a safe and healthy trip to and from school; via all modes of transportation including walking, biking, public transportation, school bus, or by automobile.
Walking and biking are proven to increase activity for children and adults that reduces obesity and contributes to a more healthy life style, more livable and walkable communities with greater accessibility for all.”
The document summarizes recent events and projects at the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute in Dublin. It discusses Prof. Richard O'Kennedy and colleagues receiving an innovation award for developing a point-of-care test for bacterial infections. It also describes an undergraduate internship program at BDI and workshops hosted on EU projects involving microfluidic platforms for cancer cell detection and cardiovascular disease diagnosis.
Webinar : Développer votre activité e-commerce sur l’Espagne grâce au marketi...Effinity
Vous avez pensé à déployer votre activité online sur le marché espagnol ?
1ère puissance en terme de CA e-commerce généré en Europe du sud, l'Espagne est devenu un véritable objectif pour les annonceurs français.
Aussi bien dans une logique B2C que B2B, le marketing à la performance peut devenir votre meilleur partenaire pour réussir votre développement sur l’Espagne.
Mais quelle est la stratégie gagnante d'acquisition online à mettre en place sur le marché espagnol ?
Afin de réussir votre développement, vous devez prendre en compte les spécificités du marché pour acquérir de nouveaux clients et accroître votre chiffre d'affaires en ligne.
Dans ce webinar, nous vous expliquerons quels leviers prioriser pour atteindre vos objectifs sur ce marché.
The document provides a review of basic algebra concepts including:
1) Fractions where the denominator cannot equal zero, and the definition of a reciprocal.
2) Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions.
3) Substitution in algebraic expressions and canceling fractions.
4) Absolute value and exponents including powers, radicals, and factoring expressions like the difference and sum of squares and cubes.
Notes to accompany 2006 bological and mechanical damageJulian Swindell
Fungi, such as dry rot and wet rot, are serious biological threats as they can penetrate and destroy wood. Dry rot is especially destructive as its hyphae can spread to dry timber. Invertebrates like woodworm can also damage wood as their larval forms eat the wood. Plants can push buildings apart by growing in joints and cracks if not properly maintained. Over time, normal wear and environmental factors like movement from vibration, shocks, or moisture can manifest as cracks and tilts, eventually causing buildings to deteriorate to a point where demolition is required.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can be classified as omega-3, omega-6 or omega-9 fatty acids depending on the position of the double bond closest to the methyl end. The most common PUFAs are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). PUFAs play important roles in membrane fluidity, eicosanoid production, and modulating the immune system. DHA in particular may reduce inflammation by decreasing NF-kB activation and cytokine production.
Nutrition metabolism and inflammation an essential but dangerous crosstalkNorwich Research Park
Nutrition, metabolism and inflammation are closely intertwined processes. Excessive or prolonged metabolic and inflammatory stress from modern diets can lead to non-resolving organ inflammation over time. Research is exploring the early events and biomarkers that indicate transition to a pathological "two hit state", as well as understanding individual responses to diet. Modulating inflammation through nutrition interventions may help prevent or treat obesity-related diseases.
This is a lecture is a series on combustion chemical kinetics for engineers. The course topics are selections from thermodynamics and kinetics especially geared to the interests of engineers involved in combusition
Seller Labs helps Amazon merchants succeed by providing tools and services. They have experienced rapid growth, with sellers using their services generating over $2.2 billion in sales in 2015 and over $2.2 billion already in 2016. While a small number of large sellers make the majority of overall sales on Amazon, maintaining high rankings and reaching consumers will become increasingly difficult due to greater competition from other brands and sellers.
The document outlines Malaysia's food pyramid, which recommends eating grains the most and fats the least. It encourages kids to consume fruits and vegetables regularly from the second layer, meat like poultry and fish often from the third layer, and milk products regularly from the fourth layer. The document provides examples of foods for each layer and concludes by encouraging kids to eat healthy foods shown in the pyramid and avoid unhealthy foods.
The sensor measures axle load on vehicles with spring suspension by measuring the distance from axle to frame. It is installed on vehicles with leaf-spring suspension, has an IP55 rating for dust and water protection, and is resistant to short circuits and reverse wiring. The sensor output is a stable voltage between 1.54 and 3.46 V that does not depend on vehicle voltage and remains functional from 18 to 30 V. Installation involves mounting the lever arm, making electrical connections, performing a calibration by partially unloading the vehicle and correlating weight readings with sensor voltage output, and testing the calibrated sensor.
1. The document contains 14 problems involving calculation of hydrostatic forces on submerged objects and gates of various shapes. Forces are calculated using principles of pressure variation with depth, center of gravity, buoyancy and taking moments.
2. Problems involve determining total force, location of center of pressure, and reactions at hinges/supports for objects like rectangular/inclined gates, circular gates, cylinders, and dams of different cross-sections immersed in water or other liquids.
3. Additional considerations like fluid density, negative pressure, and imaginary water levels are incorporated based on problem details.
To be proficient manager and work in an esteemed organization that facilitates learning and to seek a challenging carrier position where I can use my skills to serve the company and my growth effectively. To work with honesty, utilize my knowledge and try to optimize my work and time.
ATS-16: Assessing and Improving the Multiple Health Impacts of Crash Safety I...BTAOregon
Integrating a rapid health impact assessment into an active transportation road safety audit in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Presenters:
Joseph Marek
Steve White
Pedestrian and Bicycle Resources in Rural and Small Town CommunitiesRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Shari Schaftlein shared information and resources developed by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human Environment. These resources focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in a multimodal context in rural and small communities.
A presentation by Mr Neil Frost (CEO: iSAHA International), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Sustainable Transport" on 6 August 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa), or ITLS (Africa). The theme of the presentation was: "Sustainable Integrated Transport".
Micro Urbana Communities- Creating and Implementing Livable Transportatino So...Cynthia Hoyle
How can communities successfully create multi-modal transportation systems? This presentation discusses how Champaign-Urbana, IL has been working to give people choices in mobility and lifestyle and how it has been succeeding in creating mode-shift.
The document summarizes recent events and projects at the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute in Dublin. It discusses Prof. Richard O'Kennedy and colleagues receiving an innovation award for developing a point-of-care test for bacterial infections. It also describes an undergraduate internship program at BDI and workshops hosted on EU projects involving microfluidic platforms for cancer cell detection and cardiovascular disease diagnosis.
Webinar : Développer votre activité e-commerce sur l’Espagne grâce au marketi...Effinity
Vous avez pensé à déployer votre activité online sur le marché espagnol ?
1ère puissance en terme de CA e-commerce généré en Europe du sud, l'Espagne est devenu un véritable objectif pour les annonceurs français.
Aussi bien dans une logique B2C que B2B, le marketing à la performance peut devenir votre meilleur partenaire pour réussir votre développement sur l’Espagne.
Mais quelle est la stratégie gagnante d'acquisition online à mettre en place sur le marché espagnol ?
Afin de réussir votre développement, vous devez prendre en compte les spécificités du marché pour acquérir de nouveaux clients et accroître votre chiffre d'affaires en ligne.
Dans ce webinar, nous vous expliquerons quels leviers prioriser pour atteindre vos objectifs sur ce marché.
The document provides a review of basic algebra concepts including:
1) Fractions where the denominator cannot equal zero, and the definition of a reciprocal.
2) Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions.
3) Substitution in algebraic expressions and canceling fractions.
4) Absolute value and exponents including powers, radicals, and factoring expressions like the difference and sum of squares and cubes.
Notes to accompany 2006 bological and mechanical damageJulian Swindell
Fungi, such as dry rot and wet rot, are serious biological threats as they can penetrate and destroy wood. Dry rot is especially destructive as its hyphae can spread to dry timber. Invertebrates like woodworm can also damage wood as their larval forms eat the wood. Plants can push buildings apart by growing in joints and cracks if not properly maintained. Over time, normal wear and environmental factors like movement from vibration, shocks, or moisture can manifest as cracks and tilts, eventually causing buildings to deteriorate to a point where demolition is required.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can be classified as omega-3, omega-6 or omega-9 fatty acids depending on the position of the double bond closest to the methyl end. The most common PUFAs are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). PUFAs play important roles in membrane fluidity, eicosanoid production, and modulating the immune system. DHA in particular may reduce inflammation by decreasing NF-kB activation and cytokine production.
Nutrition metabolism and inflammation an essential but dangerous crosstalkNorwich Research Park
Nutrition, metabolism and inflammation are closely intertwined processes. Excessive or prolonged metabolic and inflammatory stress from modern diets can lead to non-resolving organ inflammation over time. Research is exploring the early events and biomarkers that indicate transition to a pathological "two hit state", as well as understanding individual responses to diet. Modulating inflammation through nutrition interventions may help prevent or treat obesity-related diseases.
This is a lecture is a series on combustion chemical kinetics for engineers. The course topics are selections from thermodynamics and kinetics especially geared to the interests of engineers involved in combusition
Seller Labs helps Amazon merchants succeed by providing tools and services. They have experienced rapid growth, with sellers using their services generating over $2.2 billion in sales in 2015 and over $2.2 billion already in 2016. While a small number of large sellers make the majority of overall sales on Amazon, maintaining high rankings and reaching consumers will become increasingly difficult due to greater competition from other brands and sellers.
The document outlines Malaysia's food pyramid, which recommends eating grains the most and fats the least. It encourages kids to consume fruits and vegetables regularly from the second layer, meat like poultry and fish often from the third layer, and milk products regularly from the fourth layer. The document provides examples of foods for each layer and concludes by encouraging kids to eat healthy foods shown in the pyramid and avoid unhealthy foods.
The sensor measures axle load on vehicles with spring suspension by measuring the distance from axle to frame. It is installed on vehicles with leaf-spring suspension, has an IP55 rating for dust and water protection, and is resistant to short circuits and reverse wiring. The sensor output is a stable voltage between 1.54 and 3.46 V that does not depend on vehicle voltage and remains functional from 18 to 30 V. Installation involves mounting the lever arm, making electrical connections, performing a calibration by partially unloading the vehicle and correlating weight readings with sensor voltage output, and testing the calibrated sensor.
1. The document contains 14 problems involving calculation of hydrostatic forces on submerged objects and gates of various shapes. Forces are calculated using principles of pressure variation with depth, center of gravity, buoyancy and taking moments.
2. Problems involve determining total force, location of center of pressure, and reactions at hinges/supports for objects like rectangular/inclined gates, circular gates, cylinders, and dams of different cross-sections immersed in water or other liquids.
3. Additional considerations like fluid density, negative pressure, and imaginary water levels are incorporated based on problem details.
To be proficient manager and work in an esteemed organization that facilitates learning and to seek a challenging carrier position where I can use my skills to serve the company and my growth effectively. To work with honesty, utilize my knowledge and try to optimize my work and time.
ATS-16: Assessing and Improving the Multiple Health Impacts of Crash Safety I...BTAOregon
Integrating a rapid health impact assessment into an active transportation road safety audit in Clackamas County, Oregon.
Presenters:
Joseph Marek
Steve White
Pedestrian and Bicycle Resources in Rural and Small Town CommunitiesRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Shari Schaftlein shared information and resources developed by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human Environment. These resources focus on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in a multimodal context in rural and small communities.
A presentation by Mr Neil Frost (CEO: iSAHA International), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Sustainable Transport" on 6 August 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa), or ITLS (Africa). The theme of the presentation was: "Sustainable Integrated Transport".
Micro Urbana Communities- Creating and Implementing Livable Transportatino So...Cynthia Hoyle
How can communities successfully create multi-modal transportation systems? This presentation discusses how Champaign-Urbana, IL has been working to give people choices in mobility and lifestyle and how it has been succeeding in creating mode-shift.
Hk is global introduction presentation_web versionHaneen Khreis
This document summarizes a presentation on integrating health considerations into transport planning and policy. It discusses how health is not always explicitly included in transport agendas. It also examines challenges such as rapid car-centered urbanization, the influence of the car lobby, and lack of public awareness of health impacts. The presentation calls for more cross-sector dialogue and collaboration to better address these issues and influence transport decisions.
In today’s world with the ever increasing traffic it is inherent that we immediately find an optimum solution for it so that we can move on from being a developing nation to a super power.
There is a great need to resolve our transportation issues at the earliest as connectivity is of grave importance. Finding a systematic and organized way around the current situation is only going to benefit us in the long run. Better connectivity reduces transportation costs immensely and saves time in traveling.
Mobility In The 21st Century ITE Conference 2010finalCynthia Hoyle
This document summarizes a presentation about creating multimodal transportation systems. It discusses the need to plan for sustainability and public health due to issues like foreign oil dependence, global warming, and obesity. It then outlines strategies like improving infrastructure for walking, biking, and transit; coordinating land use and transportation; and encouraging behavioral changes. Case studies from Champaign-Urbana, Illinois show how comprehensive planning led to investments in public transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other alternatives to driving. The goal is to make mobility options easy and affordable for all residents.
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a structured and innovative process for prospectively assessing the potential impacts of a project, program or policy on the health and well-being of populations. In order to support capacity building in the field of HIA, the National Collaborating Centre for Healthy Public Policy (NCCHPP) has developed an online course on HIA. This 5-hour course is available free of charge in English and French and can be accessed at any time upon registration. It aims to familiarize participants with the process of conducting health impact assessments of projects, programs, and policies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Breaking the Impasse:Balancing the Interests of Public Health & Housing in Af...Urban Habitat
The interests of public health and affordable housing are often aligned since affordable housing is an important determinant of health. In the case of infill development projects, however, there are health tradeoffs: most available sites for affordable housing are close to heavily trafficked roadways and mitigations for environmental health issues raise the cost of housing. This panel will discuss the real trade-offs inherent in decisions around affordable infill housing and try to come to an understanding of what all sides can ask for to meet housing needs and protect health and well-being.
Panelists:
Rajiv Bhatia, Physician and Preventative Medicine Practitioner
Catalina Garzon, Program Director, Pacific Institute
Lisa Motoyama, Director of Housing Development, Resources for Community Development
Moderator:
Tracy Zhu, Associate, Ditching Dirty Diesel & Current BCLI Fellow
Co-Sponsor:
Lili Farhang & Jonathan Heller, Human Impact Partners
This document provides background information on pedestrian planning in Milwaukee. It discusses how other major U.S. cities like Seattle and Portland have adopted pedestrian master plans to make their cities more walkable. In contrast, Milwaukee currently lacks a comprehensive pedestrian plan, though it does have a bicycle plan. The document also discusses Walk Score and SEWRPC as tools for evaluating walkability and existing pedestrian infrastructure and policies. It provides context for understanding the need and goals of developing pedestrian best practices and recommendations for Milwaukee.
Cycling-as-an-active-mode-of-transport-literature-review-FINAL-28-July-2014Rina Douglas
This document summarizes a literature review on transport-related factors that influence decisions to use cycling for daily travel. Key findings include:
- Infrastructure issues like bike lanes and paths, road conditions, and connectivity to public transit influence cycling decisions. Continuous, well-designed infrastructure separated from traffic encourages commuter cycling.
- Safety concerns of both cyclists and non-cyclists are important. Perceived safety and actual safety can differ, and more cyclists on roads may improve safety over time as all users adapt.
- Attitudes toward cycling from both motorists and cyclists can deter its use, as biases toward car ownership remain strong. Changing attitudes may be needed to increase commuter cycling.
Growing An Active Transportation SystemCynthia Hoyle
This document summarizes a presentation on growing active transportation systems. It notes that fewer children now walk or bike to school due to unintended consequences of community design changes. Solutions discussed include investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, traffic calming, and safe routes to school programs. Case studies show how road diets, complete streets redesigns, and retrofitting neighborhoods can encourage mode shift toward active transportation. Public engagement, long-range planning, and partnerships across organizations are keys to successful implementation.
Transit and Pedestrian Safety - 2014 Public Transportation & Universities Con...Cynthia Hoyle
Providing safety and security on campuses has been a major selling point for expanding transit services on university campuses. University officials, student campus organizations and transit service providers have established a wide range of services. There are varying views and perspectives on the need for these services and making the ride safe is the key priority. How do you successfully incorporate best practices , procedures and programs that truly result in making the ride and service safe?
Css class 10 socio-economic context 120309TTI-UTCM
The document discusses context sensitive solutions in transportation planning, environmental analysis, and design. It covers topics like community impact assessment, environmental justice, and assessing impacts on the human and natural environment. The goal is to ensure transportation decisions consider community needs and quality of life through public involvement and evaluation of social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts.
A Study on Traffic Management along EDSA in Metro Manilaharoldtaylor1113
This study examined traffic management along EDSA and Quezon Avenue in Manila. It found that most drivers disapproved of the newly implemented U-turn slots and believed graft was still common among traffic officials. Indiscriminate loading and unloading was identified as a primary cause of traffic buildup. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of new MMDA projects and policies at improving traffic flow and road safety.
Transport planning is a science that study the problems that arise in proving transportation facilities in an urban, regional or national setting and to prepare a systematic basis for planning.
The principles of urban transport planning can be applied to regional or national transport planning as well with due changes.
Urban transport networks are no longer capable of accommodating the movement of road users and vehicles.
Levels of traffic overloading vary in time.
In city centres, motorised movements difficult and long-term car parking almost impossible because of narrow streets often accessible only to non-motorised traffic.
This document is an introduction to a report on transportation policy reforms that promote public health and equity. It discusses how transportation policies influence health both directly through impacts on air pollution, physical activity, safety, and indirectly through impacts on income, access to opportunities, and the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. It calls for a new vision of transportation in the U.S. that invests in alternative modes of transportation and links transportation decision making with public health and land use considerations to create a more sustainable and equitable system.
This document is an introduction to a report on transportation policy reforms that promote public health and equity. It discusses how transportation policies influence health both directly through impacts on air pollution, physical activity, safety, and indirectly through impacts on income, access to opportunities, and the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. It calls for a new vision of transportation in the U.S. that invests in alternative modes of transportation and links transportation decision making with public health and land use considerations to create a more sustainable and equitable system.
The document discusses conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposed express highway project between Kasargod and Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It addresses:
A) Identifying potential impacts during construction and operation, including impacts to air quality, noise levels, water quality, and land.
B) Predicting the impacts, such as increased dust and emissions during construction, and increased vehicular emissions during operation.
C) Evaluating impacts using the BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) method.
D) Developing an Environmental Management Program to mitigate impacts and enhance environmental performance.
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Panel Discussion: State-of-the-Art Research: Jennifer Ahern, Ph.D.TheAdlerSchool
The document discusses how neighborhood social environments can impact mental health and health behaviors. It focuses on research showing that higher levels of collective efficacy in a community, characterized by social cohesion and willingness to intervene for the common good, are associated with lower rates of violence and depression. Analysis of data from a New York City study estimated that neighborhoods with low collective efficacy had a prevalence of violence that was 8.7% higher than neighborhoods with high collective efficacy, with a 95% confidence interval of 4.6% to 13.8%.
The Importance of Nutrition for Mental Health: Dr. Alex Richardson - TheAdlerSchool
The document discusses the importance of nutrition for mental health. It notes that many features of modern Western diets are unhealthy and evolutionarily novel, including high glycemic load, altered fatty acid composition, reduced micronutrient density, and more. Studies show that nutritional supplements can reduce behavioral incidents and violence in young offenders. The document also discusses how diets high in sugar and refined carbs can negatively impact mood, behavior and cognition by causing blood sugar fluctuations. High fructose intake may also increase appetite and reduce energy expenditure. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for brain and vision health but many modern diets are low in these. Early life exposure to unhealthy, high-fat diets may also program adverse mental health
Panel Discussion: Applying What We Know: Bechara Choucair, M.D., Commissioner...TheAdlerSchool
The document summarizes efforts by the Chicago Department of Public Health to promote health equity and reduce health disparities. [1] It outlines a public health framework that recognizes social and environmental factors as major determinants of health. [2] The department's Healthy Chicago agenda focuses on preventing disease by addressing issues like breastfeeding rates, tobacco use, obesity, and access to healthy foods and aims to engage diverse partners and communities. [3] It highlights accomplishments in these areas and a cross-cutting focus on partnerships, community engagement, and use of data to guide efforts at improving population health and promoting health equity in Chicago.
Conversation: Applying What We Know: Mark K. Hartzenbuehler, Assistant Profes...TheAdlerSchool
This document summarizes research on the social determinants of mental health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations. The research finds that 1) LGB individuals have higher rates of psychiatric disorders in states without protective policies, 2) constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage are associated with increased mood disorders among LGB people, and 3) legalizing same-sex marriage in Massachusetts was linked to reductions in mental healthcare utilization and costs among gay and bisexual men. A fourth study found that inclusive anti-bullying policies were associated with reduced suicide attempts among lesbian and gay youth. The research suggests that reducing structural stigma through protective policies and equality measures can positively impact the mental health of LGB populations.
Social Determinants of Urban Mental Health: Paving the Way Forward: Marice As...TheAdlerSchool
ChangeLab Solutions creates innovative law and policy solutions to improve public health. They focus on making communities more livable, especially for low-income residents, through approaches backed by research. The presentation discusses how social and economic factors impact health outcomes and life expectancy. It shows data on health disparities between low- and high-income neighborhoods. The presentation also outlines multi-level intervention strategies, from individual efforts to broader socioeconomic and environmental changes, to improve population health outcomes over time.
Social Determinants of Urban Mental Health: Paving the Way Forward: Dr. Sarah...TheAdlerSchool
This document discusses the social determinants of urban mental health. It summarizes research showing that mental health is influenced by social environments, including social cohesion, social capital, and ethnic density. Studies have found that areas with greater social fragmentation and lack of cohesion tend to have worse mental health outcomes at the population level. Conversely, areas with more supportive social networks and participation tend to be associated with better mental health. The research combines individual and population data, as well as qualitative accounts, to understand how social environments impact mental health.
Panel Discussion: State-of-the-Art Research: Dr. Frances E. KuoTheAdlerSchool
This document discusses how access to nature can positively impact urban mental health. It summarizes research showing that nature is associated with reduced sadness, stress, mental fatigue, aggression, and loneliness. Studies found that park visits improved mood, images of nature enhanced cognitive performance in children with ADHD, and more greenery near public housing correlated with less violence and better social ties. The implications are that lack of nature may partially explain income-related mental health issues, and increasing urban green spaces could be a low-cost population health strategy.
Panel Discussion: State-of-the-Art Research: Dr. Liam C. DowneyTheAdlerSchool
This document discusses two studies from 2005 and 2008 that examine the impact of industrial activity on the mental health of nearby residents. The 2005 study found that living closer to industrial facilities was associated with increased perceptions of neighborhood disorder, feelings of powerlessness, and depression. It also found these effects varied based on individual characteristics like income, race, and ethnicity. The 2008 study found living near industry was linked to higher psychological distress for women but not men, and the impacts depended on occupation and family status. Both studies call for more research with improved measures of industrial activity, pollution exposure, and mental health over longer time periods.
Plenary Presentation: Kwame McKenzie, M.D., Medical Director at Centre for Ad...TheAdlerSchool
The document discusses the causes of psychosis from multiple perspectives. It notes that while genetics are a factor, there is no single cause. The biological camp points to genetics, obstetric complications, infections, and brain changes as potential biological factors. The social camp cites childhood adversity, stress, urban environment, migration, and racism as social risk factors. The document advocates for considering multiple interacting factors rather than a single or mono-causal explanation, including interactions between biological and social levels.
The Social Determinants of Urban Mental Health: Paving the Way Forward: Keyno...TheAdlerSchool
1) The document discusses how social determinants like socioeconomic position, education, employment, food security, gender inequity, and income impact mental health outcomes.
2) It presents evidence that people from more deprived backgrounds face higher risks of mental illness, depression, and other poor health outcomes across their lifespan.
3) The author advocates addressing social determinants through policies that promote social justice, empowerment, fair employment, healthy communities, and access to health care to improve mental health and reduce health inequities.
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How to Control Your Asthma Tips by gokuldas hospital.Gokuldas Hospital
Respiratory issues like asthma are the most sensitive issue that is affecting millions worldwide. It hampers the daily activities leaving the body tired and breathless.
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1. Public Health and Transportation
Planning in Massachusetts
Institutionalizing HIA
The Social Determinants of Urban
Mental Health: Paving the Way
Forward
September 20, 2012
Suzanne K. Condon, Associate Commissioner Margaret Round, Senior Environmental Analyst
Director, Bureau of Environmental Health, MDPH MDPH/ Bureau of Environmental Health
2. Outline
I. Introduction
II. Healthy Transportation Compact
III. Interagency Working Group
IV. Health Impact Assessment Pilot Project
V. Summary
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3. I. Introduction
Transportation Reform Law
In June 2009 Governor Deval Patrick signed the
Transportation Reform Law – M.G.L. Chapter 6C
The primary goal was
to consolidate all
transportation
agencies in MA to
reduce duplicate
efforts and enhance
transportation
planning
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4. I. Introduction
• Under M.G.L. Chapter 6C, Section 33 the Healthy
Transportation Compact is directed to:
– (v) establish methods to implement the use of health
impact assessments (HIAs) to determine the effect of
transportation projects on public health and vulnerable
populations; and
– (x) institute a health impact assessment for use by
planners, transportation administrators, public health
administrators and developers.
• Transportation planning projects often have a
range of health implications that are not uniformly
considered
• MDPH was awarded funds from the Robert Wood
Johnson/Pew Charitable Trusts Health Impact
Project to conduct a transportation-related HIA
and develop an approach to institute a health
impact assessment 4
5. II. Healthy Transportation Compact
• M.G.L Chapter 6C also called for the establishment
of a Healthy Transportation Compact (HTC)
• The HTC shall be composed of:
– Secretary of Transportation (co-chair)
– Secretary of Health and Human Services (co-
chair)
– Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs
– Administrator of Transportation for Highways
– Administrator of Transportation for Mass Transit
– Commissioner of Public Health
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6. III. Interagency HTC Working Group
• Established Interagency Working
Group
• Members include:
– Senior staff from the Massachusetts Department
of Public Health Bureau of Environmental
Health and Bureau of Community Health Access
and Promotion
– Senior planning staff from MassDOT
– Senior Staff from the Executive Office of Energy
and Environmental Affairs
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7. III. Interagency Working Group
• Monthly meetings beginning in late 2009
• Discussions about:
– What is an HIA – do we need a MA definition?
– Need for cross agency framing to develop common
understanding and language
• Inventory by agencies related to transportation work
– What worked best?
– What hurdles were met?
• Greater clarity on what is involved in existing transportation
planning process
• Identification of a transportation project that could benefit
from early incorporation of HIA into decision making process
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8. IV. Health Impact Assessment Pilot
Project
• The goal of the proposed transportation-related HIA project
is to work together with MassDOT, EEA and other
community representatives to:
Pilot an HIA of a Serve as a vehicle Provide the
proposed for training staff framework for
transportation- responsible for developing methods
related project implementing the to determine which
HIA directives types of
transportation
projects might
benefit from an HIA
and the process to
make such
determinations
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9. IV. Health Impact Assessment Pilot
Project:
• Project underway by the MassDOT that the HIA will inform
is the “Grounding McGrath” Study in Somerville, MA
– Overall this transportation project aims to determine the
future of the Route 28 corridor
– MassDOT indicated that the size of the investment
necessary to restore the highway provided an
opportunity to evaluate the
feasibility, benefits, impacts, and costs of removing at
least a portion of the elevated structure on Route
28/McGrath Highway
– MassDOT’s existing study protocol lends uniquely to
the HIA process by establishing criteria to assess
impacts and benefits of alternative designs and
establishing an advisory group composed of community
representatives to provide recommendations throughout
study
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13. Factors Responsible for Population Health
Health status is determined by:
genetics 20 – 30%;
health care 10%;
social, environmental conditions, and behavior 60 – 70%
J Health Affairs, 2002
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14. HIA Addresses Determinants of Health
How does the proposed affect
project, plan, policy
and lead to
health outcomes
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15. Steps of an HIA
Screening Identify and prioritize topics for HIAs
Scoping Identify health issues to be studied
Prioritize research questions
Assessment Conduct literature reviews
Research existing conditions data
Conduct surveys, interviews, focus groups
Conduct data analysis
Interpret and ground truth data
Recommendations Identify and prioritize recommendations
Reporting Write, review and edit final report
Develop a communication, media and advocacy
plan to report findings to decision-makers
Monitoring Collect data on impacts
Hold decision-makers accountable for decision
agreements and mitigations 15
16. Proposed Pathways for the Grounding
McGrath HIA
• Mobility and Connectivity
– Vehicle use
– Pedestrian/Bicycling Network
• Land Use and Economic Development
– Access to goods & services (e.g., prediction of
walk/bike to goods and services)
• Air Quality
– Air pollution from vehicles
– Proximity (200 meters) to roadways
• Public Safety
– Injuries and fatalities
– Crime and fear of crime
• Noise
– Noise from motor vehicle
– Impact from de-elevation
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18. No-Build Research Alternative Research
Evaluation Criteria Possible Indicators
Questions Questions
Proximate Effects
Will changes to the corridor improve
Impacts of congestion What is the level of congestion?
congestion?
- Travel delay by car;
Will changes to intersections/
What is the access to corridor
Access around corridor via intersections/crosswalks?
crosswalks increase access by traffic, - Crossing speed
bus, walking, biking ?
How will changes to the corridor
What is the current pedestrian - Number of pedestrians and
Change in use bicycle infrastructure?
affect pedestrian/bicycle
bicyclists along corridor
infrastructure/?
Health Outcomes
What are the current rates of How will rates of disease change
CVD/Respiratory - Baseline respiratory and CVD rates
respiratory and cardiovascular from improving mobility/connectivity
in communities around the corridor
disease? of the corridor?
Mental Health How would changes in - Outpatient MH clinic visits;
What are the mental health
mobility/connectivity affect mental - Stress levels (due to traffic, noise,
outcomes?
health? congestion, lack of social support);
Physical Activity - Rates of physical activity;
What are the current rates of How will physical activity change due
- Percent of population
physical activity? to various factors related to changes
biking/walking for commute and
in the corridor structure?
non-commute
Vulnerable Pop
-Access within ¼ mile to goods and
Environmental Justice What is the accessibility and
services by ethnicity and income
traffic safety associated with the What changes to the corridor will
Areas, level;
corridor for specific vulnerable assist in the access of vulnerable
Elderly, Disabled - Fatalities and injuries from traffic
populations (e.g., elderly, populations?
collisions by ethnicity and income
disabled)
level
19. Examples of Baseline Health Data for Consideration
in HIA
Health Determinants Health Outcomes Data Sources
Air pollution – high gradient Respiratory disease/illness MDPH Bureau of
near roadways and scientific (e.g., asthma), cardiovascular Environmental Health
evidence that continues to disease (e.g., heart attack), all- Environmental Public Health
emerge regarding health cause mortality, certain cancers Tracking (EPHT) Portal
impacts http://matracking.ehs.state.ma.
us/
Access to active transportation Benefits for reducing obesity, MDPH Bureau of Community
and increasing physical activity diabetes, cardiovascular Health and Prevention
(e.g., access to sidewalks, disease, premature mortality,
bicycle paths) improved mental and physical
health
Access to public transit mobility Access to goods/services that MassDOT
for vulnerable populations support health, such as
(people with disabilities, groceries, clinics
elderly)
Traffic Safety Injury to pedestrians, vehicle MassDOT
drivers, and cyclists
Economic: vitality of small Multiple indirect impacts on Economist to be hired
businesses; property values health
and health care costs that
could be reduced based on HIA
outcomes
Environmental Justice Multiple indirect impacts on EEA/MDPH EPHT/MassDOT
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health
20. MA Environmental Justice Policy
• Environmental Justice (EJ) populations are
determined by identifying all Census block groups
that meet any of the following criteria:
- Households earn 65% or less of statewide
median household income
- 25% or more of residents include people of
color
- 25% or more of residents are foreign-born
- 25% or more of residents lack English
language proficiency
23. Summary
• HIAs are a useful tool to comprehensively
address public health and social
determinants of health
• Mitigating risks combined with health
promotion optimizes health benefits
• Need additional method(s) to assess
mental health impacts/benefits in HIA’s
• Important to build upon established EJ
indicators (e.g., education)
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Editor's Notes
5 pathways with a focus on mobility and connectivity as it relates to land use and economic development and air quality