Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Adopt policies such as complete streets (CS) and prioritization of transitways

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
“Complete Streets & Streetscape Design Initiatives.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=296. Accessed 5 Apr. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Obesity rate decreases
“Complete Streets & Streetscape Design Initiatives.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=296. Accessed 5 Apr. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Opportunities for physical activity increase
Brown, Barbara B., et al. “A Complete Street Intervention for Walking to Transit, Nontransit Walking, and Bicycling: A Quasi-Experimental Demonstration of Increased Use.” Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol. 13, no. 11, Aug. 2016, pp. 1210–19. journals.humankinetics.com (Atypon), doi:10.1123/jpah.2016-0066. View
Growing
Related outcome: Perceived neighborhood safety increases
“Complete Streets & Streetscape Design Initiatives.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=296. Accessed 5 Apr. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
“Complete Streets & Streetscape Design Initiatives.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=296. Accessed 5 Apr. 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
Brown, Barbara B., et al. “A Complete Street Intervention for Walking to Transit, Nontransit Walking, and Bicycling: A Quasi-Experimental Demonstration of Increased Use.” Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol. 13, no. 11, Aug. 2016, pp. 1210–19. journals.humankinetics.com (Atypon), doi:10.1123/jpah.2016-0066. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Sense of community (social connectedness) increases
“Complete Streets & Streetscape Design Initiatives.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=296. Accessed 5 Apr. 2018. View
Strong