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Research Report 669 Transport impacts on wellbeing and liveability

Published: | Category: Healthy and safe people , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

This research set out to show how the transport sector contributes to better living conditions for all New Zealand citizens through investment in related capital.

Maximum wellbeing benefits will be achieved by ensuring that everyone has access to high quality, low-carbon, transport systems that promote health and social connection and generate high levels of travel satisfaction. The built environment, especially urban density, has a significant impact on the viability of active and public transport systems.

Keywords: transport, wellbeing, liveability, equity, New Zealand

Publication details

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  • Published: September 2020
  • Reference: 669
  • ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-98-856190-5