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ArticleWellcome open research2024

An Analysis of the Health Effects of Physical Activity due to Active Travel Policies in Rennes, France.

Henry Fremont, Samuel Younkin, Anne Roué Le Gall, Natalie Levine, Jonathan Patz

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Henry FremontNelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8589-1671
Samuel YounkinNelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9424-656X
Anne Roué Le GallDépartement Santé-Environnementale, École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique, Rennes, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8978-7369
Natalie LevineNelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Jonathan PatzNelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7131-9698

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Abstract

Background: Rennes, a midsize city in France, features many opportunities for active travel. City officials seek to increase walking and cycling by 2030 to improve public health. Physical inactivity, a leading risk factor for premature mortality around the globe, has been shown to be associated with many chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Methods: Using the 2018 household travel survey of Rennes residents, we apply the Health-Oriented Transportation statistical model to assess health impacts associated with population-level rates of walking and cycling. We consider two proposed mobility and climate objectives which outline sustainable transportation goals by 2030. These include a shift in transportation mode share to increase walking and cycling trips, as well as a broad reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) across the metropolitan area. Results: Our regression analysis demonstrated that factors of household car access and inner-city residency were predictors of prevalence (observed one-day proportion engaging in walking or cycling), participation (weekly proportion), and intensity (mean individual physical activity achieved through walking/cycling) of active travel. Age and education were additionally associated with prevalence. The 2030 mobility objective (mode share: 9% cycle, 35% walk) was associated with a reduction of 1,051 DALYs (disability-adjusted life-years), translating to $73 million USD ($23-$177) in averted costs. The climate objective (10% reduction in VMT) was associated with a reduction of 369 DALYs when replaced entirely by walking and 714 DALYs with cycling, translating to $26 million ($8-$62) and $50 million ($15-$121) saved, respectively. Conclusions: Rennes residents experience high participation in active travel, particularly those in the inner city. If residents achieve the city's active travel goals for 2030, there is potential for a large reduction in health burden and subsequent costs. Reaching these goals may require significant investment in transportation programming and infrastructure to improve active travel opportunities.

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Active TransportationActive TravelCyclingHealth-Oriented TransportationPhysical ActivityPublic HealthSustainabilityWalking

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PMCPMC11377920

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