Journal of Transport & Health

Natural experiment along new railway reveals unexpected correlation between location and healthcare costs

Commuting time and living environment have been found to correlate with poor sleep health

How mHealth app incentives drive health and transit in Japan’s Senboku New Town

SUTD researchers delved into the lived experiences of Singaporeans including older adults to uncover key factors influencing their walking habits, which can guide urban planners in designing people-centric environments that promote active mobility.

Time series data and causal impact algorithm reveal the effectiveness of a new transit station over a four-year period

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University assessed the correlation between human mobility restrictions and the medical costs associated with lifestyle-related diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. A cross-sectional study revealed that an increase in walking and public transit use was associated with reduced medical costs of lifestyle diseases. These findings implicate governments to take measures other than restricting walking and public transit during pandemics and emphasize the importance of walkable cities.