Design and planning

Sketch-Plan Method for Estimating Pedestrian Traffic ...

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/10/2007 - 21:05
... for Central Business Districts and Suburban Growth Corridors
Sketch-Plan Method for Estimating Pedestrian Traffic ... - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A sketch-plan method is introduced to estimate peak-hour pedestrian trips for crossings at intersections (node) and parallel sidewalk-midblock (link) locations.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
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travel behaviour
urban planning
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Pedestrian Signal Safety

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/09/2007 - 20:40
for Older Persons
Pedestrian Signal Safety - 5.6 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This study had two primary objectives: 1) to provide the supporting research to assist traffic engineers in understanding the walking characteristics of older pedestrians and 2) to provide more information on the extent to which various intersection operational conditions might be ab
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
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safety engineering
older people
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Los Angeles Walkability checklist

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 19/09/2007 - 21:24
Guidance for site plan review
Walkability checklist - 1.7 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The purpose of this Guidance for Site Plan Review: Walkability Checklist is to guide Department of City Planning staff in working with developers to make developments more “walkable;” that is, to enhance pedestrian activity, access, comfort and safety. At the same
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
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walkability
urban design
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Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision-impaired pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 19/06/2007 - 02:03
Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision-impaired pedestrians - Document - Adobe PDF
The purpose of this guideline is to provide the best practice design and installation principles for pedestrian facilities that assist blind and vision-impaired people.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Land Transport NZ / LTSA
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footpaths
visual impairment
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Tools to measure the walkability ... of the local environment

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 19/06/2007 - 00:45
Fact Sheets - Web page - HTML - Browser
These fact sheets provide background information on physical activity and active living as well as highlighting a selection of audit tools for those wanting to assess or evaluate aspects of the environment. They have been developed for those working on physical activity projects and initiatives with an environmental component or focus.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
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Principles towards a walking-friendly and human city

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 17/05/2007 - 22:11
Principles towards a walking-friendly and human city - Document - Adobe PDF
It is time to improve the situation and the status of the pedestrians, in an era where motor traffic in the cities is expanding causing a negative impact on the quality of city life. The goal should be to form a city policy dedicated to providing more living space and prioritising the pedestrian.
Country (exc. NZ): 
EU
Topics: 
Design and planning
Transport
Community Engagement
Walkability
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community design
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Neighbourhood differences in mode choices ...

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:47
... for the trip to the dairy
Neighbourhood differences in mode choices ... - 280 kb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
In this paper we will report on a study that examined mode decisions and reasons for these decisions for short utiliitarian trips. The research focused on trips to the local dairy.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Waitakere
Topics: 
Design and planning
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urban design
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Home zones go downtown

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:25
The Evolution of Shared Spaces in Switzerland
Home zones go downtown - 1.5 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
In Switzerland, so called zones of encounter (Begegnungszonen), represent the newest concept, where cars, bicycles and pedestrians share the same space, with pedestrians enjoying priority rights.
Country (exc. NZ): 
EU
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Transport
Walkability
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street use
street furniture
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