Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Government Some Evidence Increase or supplement income Support safe travel Community Safety Income Quality of Care Clear all Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Living wage laws Establish locally mandated wages that are higher than state or federal minimum wage levels Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy New Hope Project Provided work supports for low income individuals and families (e.g., job search assistance, transitional jobs, subsidized child care, health insurance, etc.); participants worked at least 30 hours/week Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Unemployment insurance (UI) Increase compensation provided to unemployed workers looking for jobs by expanding eligibility, amount, or duration of benefits Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Income
Bookmark this strategy Universal distracted driving laws Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety