Discuss how transportation and travel policies could encourage more physical activity

Transportation and travel policies are another way to encourage physical activity as part of a daily routine through active transportation. Examples of such policies could be (1 ) discouraging or reducing access to motor vehicle use (taxes, tolls, congestion pricing in downtown areas; reduce parking availability); (2 ) enhancing infrastructure to support bicycling (bike lanes, shared-use paths, bike racks); (3 ) enhancing infrastructure supporting walking (sidewalks, trails, pedestrian crossings); (4 ) improving access to public transportation (this could encourage physical activity as transit users walk or cycle to transit points); and (5 ) enhancing traffic safety in areas where people could be physically active. Encouraging active transport to school for youth is another critical area that could benefit from policies. National funding through the Federal Highway Administration National Safe Routes to School Program should help the success of these policies and programs.?