A new study from The Journal of Preventative Medicine says that drivers in Charlotte, North Carolina who switched to riding the Lynx Light Rail lost an average of 6 1/2 pounds.
According to Fox News Charlotte, "Light Rail users are 81% less likely to be obese over time. Researchers say that's because walking to and from your stop is part of a more physically active lifestyle."
Read the study in full at the link below.
FULL STORY: The Effect of Light Rail Transit on Body Mass Index and Physical Activity
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