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Public transport isn't a "healthy travel option". This just goes to support the worry of another commenter that this will just go into the general taxation pool
by mseebach 11y ago
Public transport isn't a "healthy travel option". This just goes to support the worry of another commenter that this will just go into the general taxation pool to support various programs that may or may not have anything to do with sugar and/or health.
- lmm 11y agoPublic transport usually involves a short walk to a stop, making it a healthier option than private cars.
- arvidj 11y agoWhile what you say is true, taking public transport makes people move around more: going to/from the bus-stop, changing at connections, standing up in the metro instead of sitting etc. Here is a study on this subject: http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g4887 http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g4887 Its conclusion: "Men and women who commuted to work by active and public modes of transport had significantly lower BMI and percentage body fat than their counterparts who used private transport."
- awjr 11y agoPublic transport is recognised as a "healthy" travel option as it contains a walking/cycling element. If it replaces your car use, then it also impacts pollution/congestion.