Transportation Through a Health Lens: Nashville’s Wellness Opportunity

Nashville faces significant public health challenges, ranking last among similar cities in terms of citizen wellness. Low life expectancy, poor mental health, and high rates of infant mortality, smoking, and obesity plague the city. Addressing these issues requires viewing policies through a health-focused lens.

Transportation plays a crucial role; inadequate infrastructure affects overall well-being. NashvilleHealth emphasizes the importance of equal access to transportation for better health outcomes. With rapid growth exacerbating transportation woes, upcoming decisions on infrastructure offer a chance to prioritize public health and create a healthier future for all residents. Read more in Forbes here.