New research from Professor Charles Courtemanche of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro demonstrates that even a 1$ rise in gas prices can have a very positive effect on America’s health. Unsurprisingly, Courtemanche determines that as pump prices rise, more Americans walk, take transit, bicycle, eat out less, and in general think about moving [...]
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Take Transit, Stay Healthier
It is commonly understood that almost every transit trip starts as a walking trip. With that in mind, it seems logical that those who take transit are more likely to walk more than those who don’t. It is also commonly understood that those who walk more, are healthier. So if I remember my 8th grade [...]
