Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Health

Why Car Dependency Makes Healthcare Access Harder — Particularly for the Marginalized

By Kea Wilson | May 9, 2023 | No Comments

More than 20 percent of car-free U.S. adults in car-dependent places are skipping medical appointments because they can't physically get to the doctor, a new study finds.

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Car Noise Stokes Heart Attacks, Study Finds

By Eve Kessler | May 5, 2022 | No Comments

"It’s a reminder that cities aren’t loud; cars are loud."

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Q&A: E.R. Doctor Reflects on Traffic Violence and the J.F.K. Drive Victory

By Roger Rudick | May 4, 2022 | No Comments

"I have seen too many injuries on J.F.K., injuries that are totally preventable," he told the Board of Supervisors. "Since J.F.K. was closed to cars I've seen a substantial decrease in those injuries."

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Survey Says: E-Scooters Are Great for Riders’ Mental Health

By Kea Wilson | Dec 16, 2021 | No Comments

E-scooters users say they feel an increased sense of emotional well-being after a ride, adding to a mountain of evidence that sustainable transportation may be an overlooked tool in fighting America's mental health crisis.

Bicycle Deliveries, Feeding Families, Creating Resilience: A Perfect Combination

By Melanie Curry | May 6, 2020 | No Comments

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition volunteers team up with urban agriculture nonprofit Valley Verde to deliver seedlings by bicycle to low-income families.

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More Biking Would Bring Huge Health Benefits to California

By Melanie Curry | Nov 12, 2019 | No Comments

Increasing activity levels would reduce health burdens even more than cleaner air or reduced traffic injuries.

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