AUTHOR=Michel Sarah , Banwell Nicola , Senn Nicolas 

TITLE=Mobility Infrastructures and Health: Scoping Review of studies in Europe

JOURNAL=Public Health Reviews

VOLUME=Volume 45 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/public-health-reviews/articles/10.3389/phrs.2024.1606862

DOI=10.3389/phrs.2024.1606862

ISSN=2107-6952

ABSTRACT=Movement-friendly environments with infrastructure favouring active mobility are important for promoting physical activity. This scoping review aims to identify the current evidence for links between mobility infrastructures and (a) behaviour regarding active mobility, (b) health outcomes and (c) co-benefits. 
This review was conducted following the PRISMA scoping review guidelines using PubMed and EMBASE databases, including studies conducted in Europe published between 2000 and March 2023. 
146 scientific articles and grey literature reports were identified. Connectivity of sidewalks, walkability, and accessibility of shops, services and work are associated with walking. Cycling is positively associated with cycle-paths, separation from traffic and proximity to greenspaces, and negatively associated with traffic danger. Increased active transportation has a protective effect on cardiovascular and respiratory health, obesity, fitness, and quality of life. Co-benefits result from the reduction of individual motorized transportation including reduced environmental pollution and projected health care expenditure.
Mobility infrastructure combined with social and educational incentives are effective in promoting active travel and reducing future healthcare expenses. A shift to active transportation would increase both individual and community health and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.