Safety

Walking and cycling: education and promotion initiatives to improve road safety

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 16/05/2007 - 03:15
A Literature Review
Walking and cycling: education and promotion initiatives to improve road safety - Document - Adobe PDF
This review outlines the information available on education and promotional initiatives that aim to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists. The focus of this review is on educational programmes.
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Safety
Health
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--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

Effects of a walking program in the psychiatric in-patient treatment setting

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/05/2007 - 02:51
a cohort study
Effects of a walking program in the psychiatric in-patient treatment setting - Web page
Issue addressed: To assess the effectiveness of a walking program in a psychiatric in-patient unit. Methods: In-patients at a private psychiatric unit were offered the opportunity to participate in a daily morning 40-minute walk led by an activity supervisor.
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Safety
Health
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physical activity
mental health
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--3.26 Walking & therapy
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Arrive alive - a highway code for young road users

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/03/2007 - 00:42
Arrive alive - a highway code for young road users - Web page
A traffic safety web page which explains how to keep safe when you are a pedestrian.
Author(s):
Unknown
Publisher(s):
Department for Transp
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
children
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--3.60 Child safety promotion
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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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--2.95 Rest-of-world, UN, EU etc studies
-2 Design

Walking - it's not rocket science

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:10
Walking - it's not rocket science - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Description of a trial pedestrian crosssing safety lighting system in Hereford St, Christchurch.
Author(s):
Unknown
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Free tags: 
safety engineering
safety products
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-2 Design
--2.96 Commercial products

Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:05
Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Abstract only - Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Rachel Eaton,Catherin
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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safety
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--1.31 Auckland local council

Are cars visually threatening to pedestrians?

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 05/09/2006 - 19:47
Abstract - Are cars visually threatening to pedestrians? - Web page
This paper examines the hypothesis that aggressive car design intimidates pedestrians and sends out inappropriate signals at a time when governments are encouraging people to walk rather than drive.
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Safety
Health
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safety engineering
social aspects
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Pedestrians on slippery surfaces during winter etc

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 29/08/2006 - 21:27
Pedestrians on slippery surfaces during winter-methods to describe the problems and practical tests of anti-skid devices - Web page
Every year there are thousands of pedestrians in Sweden who are injured because of slippery pavements and roadways.
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Safety
Health
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footpaths
prevention research
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