Pollution/Climate Change
Which health problems are associated with pollution?
Impacts lung development, heart, and causes illnesses
True or False: Long commutes cause stress and financial strain
True
What is the leading cause of death and injury
traffic accidents
Fill in the blank: ___ income households often rely on older, unreliable cars
Low
Buses and trains must provide ___ and ____, improving mobility.
lifts and ramps
How many premature deaths occur in California each year?
8,000
What percent of the US does not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines?
60%
Which population faces higher risk to accidents?
True or False: all populations have stable/reliable ways of transportation
False
What percent of income is spent on public transportation in low income communities?
What are the 3 major pollutants?
ozone, nitrous oxide (NO2), particulate matter
What risks do children have if they are limited to minimal physical activity?
obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
True or False: The more you drive, the less risk of injury or death you face
False
What do some populations lack access to that hinders transportation?
Cars
What may cause older people to stop driving?
poor health, vision issues, safety concerns, or lack of a car.
What is the percent of GHG produced in the US today?
25%
sedentary lifestyles are correlated to _________ deaths per year
225,000
How much money do crashes cause per year
$230 billion
Give an example of a barrier that can lead to unemployment
Distance of travel to housing/jobs
1 in how many americans 65 and older do not drive?
1 in every 5
Which natural disaster demonstrated the failure of policies and the existence of climate change
Hurricane Katrina
Fill in Blank: Every __ minutes spent commuting is associated with a ___ percent drop in the time spent traveling for social purpose
10, 10
What increases the risk of traffic accidents leading to death or injury?
Unsafe infrastructure
How can transportation impact spending and budgeting?
It can strain a budget and lead to financial stress
True or false: 1.9 million people who have disabilities often stay home
True