Week 6 Flashcards
1
Q
If Canada was a village of 100 People
A
- 80 would drive
- 12 would take public transit
- 6 would walk
- 2 would cycle
2
Q
The biggest effect of the car-centric city?
A
Sprawl
3
Q
Themes of Sprawl
A
- Physical (limited Opportunities)
- Mental (lack of Purpose)
- Social (Stranger Gatherings)
4
Q
Changeable Health Impacts from Automotive
A
- Road Safety
- Emissions
- Traffic
- Accessibility
5
Q
Non Changeable Health Impacts from Automotive
A
- Preventable Injuries
- Air quality
- Temperature
- Social Connection
- Mental health
- Physical Health
6
Q
Why are streets important
A
- Streets and their sidewalks, the main public places of a city, are its most vital organs
- Converted streets would also benefit residents who presently live along busy streets and who would enjoy quieter days, cleaner air, and safer foot travel, in short a healthier environment
