New research from the PATHSS study highlights how community-driven initiatives in South Seattle are shaping transportation policy to improve safety and mobility for underserved communities. The study’s recommendations, focused on better infrastructure and equitable transit access, align with Seattle’s proposed $1.35 billion transportation levy aimed at creating safer and more connected neighborhoods.
The University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center (UW HPRC) conducts community-based research that promotes the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults in collaboration with local, regional, and national partners.
We have been working to build healthier communities for more than 30 years as a current and initial member of the Prevention Research Centers (PRC) network with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).