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Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives

by David Harris 1,*
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David Harris
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FSPH  2021 3(1):16; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
Received: 14 January 2021 / Accepted: 20 January 2021 / Published Online: 12 February 2021
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The abstract of the paper "Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives" highlights the significance of integrating sports into urban planning and transportation policies to encourage active transportation. The paper argues that by incorporating sports initiatives into the framework of daily commutes, such as cycling and walking paths along streets, and establishing dedicated sports zones within cities, urban environments can be transformed to promote physical activity while facilitating transportation. The study examines existing sports infrastructure and its impact on active transportation adoption, focusing on case studies from various cities worldwide. It further proposes strategies to enhance sports facilities and integrate them with transportation networks to maximize their potential in encouraging sustainable and healthy mobility. The authors advocate for a multi-faceted approach that includes policy changes, community engagement, and educational programs to foster a culture of active transportation.

Keywords: Active Transportation; Sports Initiatives; Urban Planning; Physical Activity; Sustainable Mobility.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Harris. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Harris, D. (2021). Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris, D. Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris D. Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris, David 2021. "Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212

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Harris, D. Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris D. Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris, David 2021. "Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212
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Harris, D. (2021). Promoting Active Transportation through Sports Initiatives. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 16. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210212

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