VIDEO from Synaptic Digital and Siemens: The Light Rail Diet

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- It's clean and green and makes the daily commute to and from work quick and easy. That's why as many as 1.5 million people pack light rail trains across the country every day. It helps eliminate cars from congested road ways and reduce carbon emissions by 20 pounds per person, per day. Now, new research suggests it may also help travelers shed a few extra pounds of their own.

See video from Siemens at: http://inr.synapticdigital.com/oneClip_C_105/?feed=qPk9Vz5DIVpjo4C33ouvE3XQIM8LycHi

A recent study published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that the use of light rail systems leads to more physical exercise for its passengers. It also found that commuters who were regular riders were as much as six pounds lighter than those who drive to work each day.

The institution of light rails also means potential job gains for a city. In fact, if Congress passes a $500 billion transportation bill, as many as 7.2 million jobs could be created, many in the light rail industry.

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SOURCE Synaptic Digital; Siemens