Individuals who move to transit-friendly,walkable neighborhoods see systematic reductions in their body weight over time. People who give up their cars see even stronger reductions in body weight. The effects are moderate (the average-height person could expect to lose about seven pounds after six years living car-free), but on a population level, the public health benefits of reduced car dependence could be quite significant. Read more from a recent report from VTC’s Professor Mike Smart.
Meet the 2026 New Jersey Leadership Collective Fellows
New Jersey Leadership Collective’s mission is to train leaders who are committed to moving the communities they serve and the Garden State forward. They aim to make progressive change to legislation and policies through building collective power and taking collective...