Health Benefits of Transit Investment

March 9, 2015 - 4:30pm to March 10, 2015 - 6:45pm

Explore the critical link between transit and health at a free expert panel discussion on transit’s role in building a livable healthy region, promoting walking and biking, reducing sedentary time in cars, and improving air quality.

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Location: Michael Smith Labs at 2185 East Mall UBC, Room 101-102

Event Organizer: UBC Health & Community Design Lab, School of Population & Public Health

Click here more information and a speakers list.

Panel Discussion 4:30-6:00pm

Reception 6:00-7:00pm

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