Improving health by boosting active mobility WALK21 VIENNA 2015, STEPPING AHEAD XVI International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities 20 – 23 October 2015 *This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonst Grant Agreement No. 602604-2. The sole responsibility for the content of this webpage lies with the authors. It does not necessari European Union. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Sandra Wegener (BOKU), Ilonka Horvath (GÖG), Esther Anaya (ICL), Mark Nieuwenhuijsen (CREAL), Luc Int Panis (VITO), Thomas Götschi (UZH), Tina Uhlmann (BOKU) on behalf of the PASTA* consortium
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Improving health by boosting active mobility
WALK21 VIENNA 2015, STEPPING AHEADXVI International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities
20 – 23 October 2015*This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration under Grant Agreement No. 602604-2. The sole responsibility for the content of this webpage lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
Sandra Wegener (BOKU), Ilonka Horvath (GÖG), Esther Anaya (ICL), Mark Nieuwenhuijsen (CREAL), Luc Int Panis (VITO), Thomas Götschi (UZH), Tina Uhlmann (BOKU) on behalf of the PASTA* consortium
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Health:
•Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for death worldwide
•Only 1/3 of the European population is estimated to meet the minimum recommended (by the WHO) levels of physical activity
Transport:•On average we spend 80 minutes per day in transit
•Approx. 50% of all trips are shorter than 5 km
► High potential for active mobility (walking, cycling, PT)
• Physical activity• Risks by air pollution• Accident risks
Transport & mobility measures
Health measures
Figure adapted according to Th. Götschi (PASTA Workshop Zurich, UZH, 2015)
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Estimated health impact of a mode shift to active modes
Reduced motorized traffic volume
Reduced motorized traffic volume; ‘safety in numbers’; safer modes
‘High risk modes’ ; increase in single-mode incidents
Mode shift to public transport and car passenger
GÖTSCHI T. (2015) ‘Health perspectives on active travel: main pathways and impacts’. IATBR, Windsor 2015
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PASTA project (www.pastaproject.eu)
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Overall objectives:
• to promote, assess and analyse active mobility;• to reduce sedentary behavior;• to integrate physical activity as part of our daily routine;• to link health and transport.
… focus is on systematic promotion of active mobility (AM) as an innovative
approach to integrate physical activity into individuals’ everyday lives.
Policies, strategies, challenges, barriers, factors of success
Workshops & Interviews
Key stakeholders from cities:
transport & health
Policies, strategies, challenges, barriers, factors of success
Longitudinal survey
General public (2,000 each city)
Mobility diary, physical activity, accidents,
air pollution.
Longitudinal survey
General public (2,000 each city)
Mobility diary, physical activity, accidents,
air pollution.
Good practice
examples
&Improved HEAT
Outcome for the cities (politicians, planners,
stakeholders)
Good practice
examples
&Improved HEAT
Outcome for the cities (politicians, planners,
stakeholders)
7 Case Study Cities7 Case Study Cities
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PASTA longitudinal study …
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… investigating how active mobility contributes to physical activity.
… web-based survey (beginning of 2015 – autumn 2016)
… in seven European cities (2,000 participants per city) investigating:
a. the key determinants of active mobility behavior b. how active mobility relates to physical activity c. effectiveness of measures to promote active mobility
•80% Active travel (PT, walking, cycling) 20% Car traffic„The Viennese should have the opportunity to preferably walk, cycle or go by PT, in order to reach the target that in 2025 80% of all trips are covered by sustainable modes.“
•30 min active mobile everyday for a healthier lifestyle„The Viennese should use their daily trips to get healthier. In 2025 one third of all city residents should travel at least 30 min by bike or on foot – and what is more: safely with decreasing number of accidents.“
•20% less energy for transportation„The Viennese should consume a minimum of energy for travelling. That means that in 2025 20% less energy will be spent for transport.“
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Health targets (Austrian Ministry for Health, 2012)
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Target 8: Promoting healthy and safe physical activity in daily life by building a livable environment
National action plan for physical activity(Ministry for National Defence and Sports, Austrian Ministry for Health, 2013)
Target 13: To raise the share of active mobility among the citizens
• … raise the share of cyclists to 10% of all daily trips till 2025;
• … raise the share of pedestrians significantly;
• … provide attractive infrastructure for walking and cycling;
• … polish up the image of active mobility.
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If x people cycle a distance of y kilometres on most days, what is the economic value of the health benefits that occur as a result of the reduction in mortality due to their physical activity?
If x people cycle a distance of y kilometres on most days, what is the economic value of the health benefits that occur as a result of the reduction in mortality due to their physical activity?
HEAT – Health economic assessment tool for walking and cycling*
* Cavill N., Kahlmeier S., Rutter H., Racioppi F., Oja P. (2008). Methodological Guideance on the economic appraisal of health effects related to walking and cycling: Summary. Economic assessment of transport infrastructure and policies. WHO
