Transportation as an SDoH
What does SDoH stand for?
Social Determinants of Health
Reliable transportation can reduce what daily factor that affects mental health?
Stress
What public transportation system in New York City is discussed in the presentation?
The MTA (The Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
Reliability problems were discussed in relation to which transportation system?
The MTA
Walkability means how easy it is for people to do what?
Walk in a neighborhood
Transportation helps people reach healthcare, jobs, education, and what type of food?
Nutritious or healthy food
Transportation allows people to attend jobs, appointments, and what type of gatherings?
Social gatherings
About how much does a single MTA ride cost?
About $3
What group had conflicts with MTA management about reliability issues?
Bus drivers' union
Walkable neighborhoods often have easy access to what types of transit locations?
Bus stops and stations
Transportation helps people access healthcare, nutritious food, jobs, education, and what other support systems?
Social supports-
Examples of social supports include:
Family members who provide care or encouragement
Friends who offer emotional support
Community groups or religious organizations
Support groups for health or personal challenges
Neighbors or mentors who help with advice
Walking to public transportation can improve what aspect of health?
Physical activity
What accessibility features help people with wheelchairs use public transportation in New York?
Elevators, escalators, and accessible buses
The conflict involved reliability problems with what systems on buses?
Communication systems
Walkability increases when residential areas are mixed with commercial and what other land uses?
Institutional land
According to the definition in the presentation, transportation should be safe, reliable, affordable, and what?
Accessible
Transportation systems that encourage walking can help minimize what environmental impact?
Carbon footprint
The presentation compares the $3 MTA fare to a much more expensive ride service. What service/company is it?
Uber or Lyft
MTA management planned to move oversight personnel to what type of location instead of across the city?
A centralized location
According to NYDoH data in the presentation, which areas are the most walkable?
Highly urban areas