<P>This section covers:<ul><li>Road safety pamphlets relating to pedestrian safety</li><li>Accident statistics</li><li>Reports and proposals for safety improvement</li><li>Safety strategies</li><li>Case studies and reports related to accident prevention</li><li>Case studies and reports related to street crime and perception of crime</li></ul></P>
-3 Safety & Health
A two-straight-legged walking mechanism with flat feet is designed and built to study the passive dynamic gait.
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Physical activity in modern society: is there also an environmental benefit?
Submitted by administrator on Tue, 22/08/2006 - 01:59
Higgins (2005) has shown that increased human physical activity in the USA could lead to both improvements in physical health and reductions in oil consumption by motor vehicles, thereby also reducing carbon emissions.
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Exercise-based transportation reduces oil dependence, carbon emissions and obesity
Submitted by administrator on Tue, 22/08/2006 - 01:52Exercise-based transportation reduces oil dependence, carbon emissions and obesity - Document - Adobe PDF -
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Planning as a public health issue
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 21/08/2006 - 23:09Abstract - Planning as a public health issue - Web page
The way we plan and design urban environments can have a profound effect on the long-term health of citizens.Free tags:
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Children, transport and the quality of Life
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 21/08/2006 - 21:51Free tags:
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The determinants of walking velocity in the elderly
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:55
This study sought to determine predictors of walking velocity in the elderly.
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Reliability of measurement of angular movements of the pelvis etc
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:44
Angular movements of the pelvis and lumbar spine are thought to play an important role in walking. However, little is known about the amount of unpredictable variability in measurement of these movements during human walking.
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Energy-speed relationship of walking: standard tables
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:41
The energy expenditure of level walking was measured in 260 normal male and female subjects walking around a 60.5m-circular outdoor track.
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The recovery of walking ability and subclassification of stroke
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:36
The recovery of walking after a stroke is a key functional goal for many patients. Reports vary, but approximately 50-80% of patients will regain some degree of walking ability following stroke (Skilbeck et al., 1983).
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The influence of flexibility on the economy of walking and jogging
Submitted by administrator on Sun, 20/08/2006 - 21:18Abstract - The influence of flexibility etc - Web page
The relationship of 11 measures of trunk and lower limb flexibility to the economy of treadmill walking and jogging as measured by steady-state oxygen consumption (VO2) was studied. Author(s): |
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About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.