Active travel - healthy lives

Across Ireland, there is considerable scope to replace many short car journeys with walking and cycling which would bring about a range of benefits to health as well as saving money for individuals and society.

'Active travel, healthy lives' presents a summary of international evidence on the health and economic benefits of active travel and makes recommendations on how active travel can become a viable, safe and attractive alternative to car use.

Author: 
Teresa Lavin, Owen Metcalfe, Claire Higgins

ISBN Number: 
978-0-9559598-7-5