Better transport options linked to improved health and wellbeing, study finds
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A study has found that better transport options are linked to improved health and wellbeing, because it means the amount of social interaction outside a person’s home is increased. The two factors are linked by this study, which suggests greater transport accessibility could significantly improve people’s health and wellbeing. As reported by Sky News, lead author of the study, Dr Paulo Anciaes, said: “In the north of England, rural and suburban areas with limited access options are more likely to experience population loss as young people move to the cities in search of work and good travel options.” The study highlights an urgent need for investment in better transport options, for both medium and long distance routes. The UCL transport study also comes amid ongoing travel disruption, with bus and rail strikes affecting the first week of January.
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