Healthy Transport, a network of health professionals and community members, calls on federal Transport Minister Catherine King to deliver a healthier transport system that provides clean air and community connection.

Health professionals and community members are calling for signatures for a petition to governments and leaders, encouraging the recognition of the health risks from vehicle emissions, physical inactivity, traffic, and noise pollution.

According to a report prepared by the network, risks include chronic diseases such as asthma, traffic injuries and deaths, impaired cognition in children and elderly, increased mental health conditions and more.

“The good news is – a low-emissions transport system is good for our health, good for the climate, and totally possible,” the report said.

“From healthy air to thriving communities to self-sufficient young people, we all benefit from more investment in public transport, walking and biking infrastructure.”

“This is an investment for the public good—no matter how we get around.”

Read the full article by Bevin Liu in The Fifth Estate