Establish laws that require bicyclists to wear helmets; laws can apply to children or all bicyclists and can be established at the state or local level
What Works for Health
Policies and programs that can improve health
Bicycle paths, lanes & tracks
Accommodate or provide dedicated space for bicyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected bike lanes, etc.
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Community Safety, Education
Bike & pedestrian master plans
Establish a framework to increase walking and biking trails and improve connectivity of non-auto paths and trails in a particular area
Evidence Rating:
Some Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Housing and Transit, Diet and Exercise
Birthing Project SisterFriends
Provide one-on-one advice, education, and emotional and social support to women of color, by volunteer women of color, during pregnancy and for one year after birth
Evidence Rating:
Insufficient Evidence
Health Factor(s):
Family and Social Support
Blood alcohol concentration laws
Set legal limits for drivers’ blood alcohol concentrations (BACs)
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Breastfeeding promotion programs
Provide education, information, counseling, and support for breastfeeding to women throughout pre- and post-natal care
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Diet and Exercise
Breath testing checkpoints
Implement checkpoints where law enforcement officers can stop drivers suspected of drinking and driving and assess their level of alcohol impairment; also called sobriety checkpoints
Evidence Rating:
Scientifically Supported
Health Factor(s):
Alcohol and Drug Use
Bridge programs for hard-to-employ adults
Provide basic skills (e.g., reading, math, writing, English language, or soft skills) and industry-specific training with other supports; often incorporated in career pathway programs
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Education, Employment
CAFO regulations
Establish local regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) that address location, size, facility management, and pollution contributions to complement US EPA regulations
Evidence Rating:
Expert Opinion
Health Factor(s):
Air and Water Quality