Publications and Past Projects

 

Publications:

• Morris D, Wier M. Geospatially Enabled Database for Analyzing Traffic Injuries in San Francisco, CA. Transportation Research Record 2016; 2595: 40-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/2595-05
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• Fleisher A, Wier ML, Hunter M. A Vision for Transportation Safety: Framework for Identifying Best Practice Strategies to Advance Vision Zero. Transportation Research Record 2016; 2582: 72-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/2582-09 
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• Wall M, Wier M, Weintraub J. Integrating Health in All Policies: Two Case Studies from San Francisco. NACCHO Exchange 2014; 13(2): 15-17.
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• Wier ML, Schwartz M, Dannenberg AL. Health Impact Assessment: Considering Health In Health Impact Assessment in the United States. TR News 2015: 11-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.17226/23612
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• Dannenberg AL, Ricklin A, Ross CL, Schwartz M, West J, White S, Wier ML. Use of Health Impact Assessment for Transportation Planning:  Importance of Involving Transportation Agencies. Transportation Research Record 2014; 2452: 71-80. http://dx.doi.org/10.3141/2452-09
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• Shulaker B, Isacoff J, Cohen D, Marsh T, Wier M, Bhatia R. Partnerships for Parks and Physical Activity. American Journal of Health Promotion 2014; 28(3): S97-S99. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.130430-ARB-215
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• Heller J, Malekafzali S, Todman L, Wier M. Promoting Equity Through the Practice of Health Impact Assessment. 2013. http://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Programs/Community-Health/HIA-Promoting-Equity.pdf
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• Bhatia R, Wier M. ”Safety In Numbers” Re-Examined: Can We Make Valid or Practical Inferences From Available Evidence? Accident Analysis & Prevention 2011; 43(1):235-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2010.08.015
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• Wier M, Sciammas C, Seto E, Bhatia R, Rivard T.  Health, Traffic, and Environmental Justice: Collaborative Research and Community Action in San Francisco, California. American Journal of Public Health 2009; 99(s3):S499-504. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2008.148916
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• Wier M, Weintraub J, Humphreys E, Seto E, Bhatia R. An area-level model of vehicle pedestrian injury collisions with implications for land use and transportation planning. Accident Analysis & Prevention 2009; 41(1):137-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2008.10.001

Health Impact Assessments and Related Tools

Select Recent HIAs conducted by SFDPH:

• Cannabis Legalization in San Francisco: A Health Impact Assessment
  This report assesses the most up-to-date health information and draws together evidence from multiple sources to better understand the potential health impacts from adult use cannabis legalization in San Francisco. Also available: Cannabis HIA Executive Summary and Appendices.
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• Single Room Occupancy Hotels in San Francisco: A Health Impact Assessment
  Investigates the social and environmental issues that impact the health of single room occupancy hotel (SRO) residents in San Francisco and examines potential policies to address these issues.Also available: SRO HIA Executive Summary
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• A Health Impact Assessment of San Francisco’s Shelter-in-Place Policy
  Analyzes the City and County of San Francisco’s capacity to support its Shelter-in-Place policy, and highlights areas that warrant further attention to better protect its citizens.

 

Early HIAs conducted by PHES:

• Domestic Worker HIA- Health Impact Assessment of California Assembly Bill 889
  This HIA examines two of the ten provisions of AB 889, specifically, the provision guaranteeing eight hours of uninterrupted sleep to 24-hour and live-in caregivers, and the provision that ensures access to workers’ compensation benefits. The HIA provides an excellent model of how to identify and assess impacts based on a mix of qualitative and quantitative data, best available evidence and a strong rationale.
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• Eastern Neighborhoods Community Health Impact Assessment (ENCHIA)
  Assesses the health benefits and burdens of development in several San Francisco neighborhoods, including the Mission, South of Market, and Potrero Hill. This project also included an application of San Francisco's Healthy Development Measurement Tool.
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• Paid Sick Days HIA: A Health Impact Assessment of the Healthy Families Act of 2009
  Assesses the health impacts of "Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act of 2008" and documents the relationship of paid sick days to individual and community level health.
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• Treasure Island Community Transportation Plan
  Assess how the transportation system on Treasure Island could be designed and implemented to maximize opportunities for active modes of transportation—such as walking and cycling—and minimize the risk of injuries.
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• Road Pricing Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
  Assesses the health impacts of a road pricing policy in San Francisco
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• Central SOMA Assessment
  Baseline conditions assessment conducted to inform health considerations in Central SOMA Neighborhood Plan.
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• Healthy HOPE SF
  A baseline conditions assessment in support of healthy design and rebuild of three of San Francisco's most distressed public housing sites. An additional assessment of HOPE SF sites in Bayview Hunters Point was also conducted for the Department of Environment's Healthy Homes project.

 

HIA Tools:

Pedestrian Environmental Quality Index (PEQI)

Bicycle Environmental Quality Index (BEQI)