Meghan Winters

Dr. Meghan Winters is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of British Columbia (2011) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Her research focuses on the interplay between health, transportation systems, and urban design, with particular emphasis on cycling safety, pedestrian infrastructure, and equity in active transportation.

Education: PhD in Population and Public Health (2011, UBC); Postdoctoral work at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (2011–2016).

Research Interests:

• Built environment and health outcomes
• Non-motorized transport modes (cycling/walking)
• Equity in urban mobility
• Public health policy interventions
• Age-friendly infrastructure

Recent work highlights include analyzing pandemic-era street reallocations, evaluating bike theft impacts, and investigating 15-minute neighborhood models in Surrey, BC. She collaborates closely with local governments and health authorities to translate research into actionable policy.

Grants and Advising: While specific funding details are not listed here, her extensive publications indicate sustained research partnerships and advisory roles in urban health initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with SFU’s Urban Studies Program and active in interdisciplinary health geography networks.