UK

Transport disadvantage and social exclusion in urban Scotland

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 08/09/2006 - 01:00
Abstract - Transport disadvantage and social exclusion in urban Scotland - Web page
This paper examines transport disadvantage and social exclusion in urban Scotland. The work provides an overview of the trends and transport patterns in deprived areas.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
social aspects
car dependency
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

On the move: by foot (UK, DfT) (abstract)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 04/09/2006 - 20:21
On the move: by foot - Web page
This briefing sheet is a summary of On the move: by foot, a discussion document published by the Department for Transport, 30 June 2003. The aim is to contribute to a strategy document on walking that will contribute to the broader liveability agenda being developed by Government.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
active transport
social environmental
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--1.70 UK policy and strategy

Walking and cycling and the local transport plan

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 20:24
Walking and cycling and the local transport plan - Web page
This paper looks at the opportunities for promoting walking and cycling through five-year Local Transport Plans (LTPs), which have recently replaced the annual Transport Policies and Programme (TPP) scheme as the means for securing funding approval for investment in local transport.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
transport planning
urban planning
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-1 Policy
--1.70 UK policy and strategy

Is sport for all? Exercise and physical activity patterns etc

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 13/08/2006 - 21:43
Abstract - Is sport for all? exercise and physical activity patterns in early and late middle age in the West of Scotland - Web page
Recent evidence shows that any form of physical activity, not just aerobic activity to improve cardiovascular fitness, can have significant health benefits. However, physical inactivity is increasingly widespread.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness
older people
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

Walk in Scotland

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 03/08/2006 - 02:33
Walk in Scotland - Web page
Use this site to help plan your next walking break to Scotland. Walking in Scotland also provides an ideal opportunity to spot the countries wonderful wildlife in their indigenous habitat.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
active transport
active tourism
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--5.97 UK programmes & activities
-5 Activities

Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:16
Abstract - Health and community design: the impact of the built environment on physical ac
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
obesity
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

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