walking

Tasman District Council Regional Cycling and Walking Strategy

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 02:26
Tasman District Council walking and cycling strategy - web page
"This document provides a framework for developing and implementing a range of cycling and walking related initiatives including cycle lanes, walking facilities, promotion and education. The strategy has been developed with the help of key national and community organisations, the general public and Council staff."
Region (NZ): 
Nelson-Tasman
City/Town: 
Nelson
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walking
tasman
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-1 Policy
--1.41 Nelson & Marlborough local council

Pedestrian Strategy for Christchurch City

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 02:24
“A Step in the Right Direction”
Pedestrian Strategy for Christchurch City - 1.8 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"The Christchurch City Council is committed to the support of pedestrians and the encouragement of walking as a method of travel and for social recreation.
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
City/Town: 
Christchurch
Topics: 
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walking
christchurch
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-1 Policy
--1.43 Canterbury local council

Paths to health (Scotland)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 01:53
Walking to Health - Web page
The Paths to Health Project was jointly created by the British Heart Foundation and the Paths for All Partnership and receives funding support from the New Opportunities Fund, Scottish Natural Heritage, and NHS Health Scotland. The Project maintains close working links with the Walking the Way to Health Initiative in England which was developed by the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
walking
evaluation
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--5.97 UK programmes & activities
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Relationships among community characteristics and walking etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 20:14
Abstract - community characteristics and walking - web page
A paper comparing walking and bicycling for transportation. The authors found that communities with more parks had significantly higher levels of walking and bicycling for transportation.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
walking
transport options
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

Multilevel modelling of built environment characteristics related to neighbourhood walking activity

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 03:05
Registration & purchase information - multilevel modelling - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A research paper on the relationship between the built environment and walking activity, at the neighbourhood and community levels, in older adults
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
walking
human ecology
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

Nova Scotia - Health Promotion and Protection

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 11/06/2006 - 22:13
Active Transportation
Nova Scotia - Health Promotion and Protection - Web page
Walking and Wheeling Quarterly - a newsletter about active transportation
Author(s):
unknown
Publisher(s):
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
active transport
walking
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--5.92 Overseas programmes - general
-5 Activities

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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.

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