<P>This section covers:<ul><li>Policy documents, research papers and strategies produced by the NZ Government and crown agencies (and their consultants)</li><li>Policy documents, research papers and strategies produced by NZ regional councils and territorial local authorities (and their consultants)</li><li>Academic research papers and conference papers</li><li>Policy proposals and lobbying or advocacy material produced by non-governmental organisations and private individuals</li><li>Proposals and plans for the implementation of walking strategies (if not covered by other sections)</li></ul></P>
-1 Policy
Position statement on Streets and the Public Realm
Building Health. - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The article talks about lower speeds and shared spaces, encouraging interaction. More 30k suburban centres would be terrific!Country (exc. NZ):
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Benchmarking report: Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/10/2007 - 22:172007 Benchmarking Report
Bicycling and Walking in the U.S. - Web page
Main Findings from 2007 Benchmarking Report:
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A positive relationship exists between the built environment and levels of biking and walking.
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Where levels of biking and walking are higher, bicycle and pedestrian safety is greater.
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Cities with strong Thunderhead organizations generally have high levels of biking and walking.
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Stepping out
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 19/09/2007 - 21:18They say only the rich, poor and crazy walk in L.A. Does it have to be that way?
Stepping out - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
If you made a list of the most daunting job descriptions in Los Angeles, Emily Gabel-Luddy's would rank near the top.Country (exc. NZ):
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Sustainable transport choices and the retail sector
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 27/08/2007 - 01:46
The UK Commission for Integrated Transport felt there was still a need to better understand the relationship between travel mode and retail spend at different retail locations and has therefore undertaken an extensive household survey, using shopping diaries, face-to-face interviews and focus groups.
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Walk21 mind map
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 13/08/2007 - 20:08Walk21 mind map - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A mind map that shows how Walk21 believe healthy, efficient and sustainable communities, where people choose to walk, can be achieved.Author(s): |
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Articles on the economic benefits of pedestrian areas
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 13/06/2007 - 21:45Ped areas economic benefits - Document - MS Word - MS Word
Summary of available information on the economic benefits of pedestrian areas with web links.Institution:
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Link Mutukaroa Hamlins Hill Walk Way to Onehunga [Manukau ] Foreshore Walkway through Anns Creek
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 13/06/2007 - 21:34Mutukaroa Hamlins Hill Walk Way to Onehunga [Manukau ] Foreshore Walkway - Document - MS Word - MS Word
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Providing for Pedestrians
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 23/04/2007 - 01:08Principles and guidelines for improving pedestrian access to destinations and urban spaces
Providing for Pedestrians - Document - Adobe PDF
“Providing For Pedestrians” has been produced by Rodney Tolley (of CAST and
WALK21 i), for use by a range of professionals. It presents a summary of the most
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The economic value of walkability (paper)
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/03/2007 - 03:07The economic value of walkability - Document - Adobe PDF
This paper describes ways to evaluate the value of walking (the activity) and walkability
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Timaru active transport strategy
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:37Timaru active transport strategy - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation on the Timaru Active Transport Strategy development and implementation to date.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.