The issue brief, as a part of a series on active frameworks, explores how India can integrate active transit into everyday urban life.
Rapid urbanization is reshaping the globe and India is at the forefront of this trend. This transformation is marked by a growing reliance on motorized transit, exacerbating congestion, pollution, and emissions. It fosters sedentary lifestyles, contributing to a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Engaging in sports and physical activity (SAPA) is a proven countermeasure to these health risks.
Active transit systems, which encourage walking, cycling, and other forms of physical movement, are an essential part of SAPA solutions. They not only mitigate the adverse effects of inactivity but also enrich urban life. This issue brief underscores the imperative of integrating active transit into the fabric of existing and future Indian cities, unlocking the potential to transform India into a nation characterized by vitality and robust public health.
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About SSA: The Sports and Society Accelerator is a public-spirited, independent, not-for-profit organization working to shape the world around us through sports and physical activity (SAPA). Its focus is on actionable policy and regulatory guidance and recommendations, data-led research, proofs of concept, projects and programmes, and assistance and advisory services to stakeholders and partners.
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