Policy

Providing for Pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 23/04/2007 - 01:08
Principles 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 important issues which affect the amount of walking in our society.
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Overseas (other)
Australia
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Policy
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The economic value of walkability (paper)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/03/2007 - 03:07
The economic value of walkability - Document - Adobe PDF
This paper describes ways to evaluate the value of walking (the activity) and walkability (the quality of walking conditions, including safety, comfort and convenience).
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Overseas (other)
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Policy
Economics
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walking promotion
advocacy
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Timaru active transport strategy

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:37
Timaru active transport strategy - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation on the Timaru Active Transport Strategy development and implementation to date.
Author(s):
Brian Ward
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
Topics: 
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walkability
urban design
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Most active nation

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:09
how walking contributes to SPARC's goal of NZ being the most active nation
Most active nation - 1.7 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This presentation will describe how SPARC has encouraged the growth of walking through: • Green Prescriptions-the GP referral scheme where about 80% of the referrals are for walking particularly for p
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Policy
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
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behaviour change
walking promotion
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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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The role of walking in mobility management

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 22:02
The role of walking in mobility management - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Keynote address to to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Todd Litman
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Overseas (other)
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Policy
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walking promotion
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The economic value of walking (presentation)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 21:49
The economic value of walking - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Keynote addresss to to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006. This presentation investigates the value of walking (the activity) and walkability (the quality of walking conditions).
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Overseas (other)
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Policy
Economics
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walking promotion
walkability
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Breaking New Zealand's 'P' dependence

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 21:27
Handout
Breaking New Zealand's 'P' dependence - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Jason Morgan,Gerry Dance
City/Town: 
Christchurch
Topics: 
Policy
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
Ministry of Health
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travel behaviour
active transport
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 06/12/2006 - 01:32
Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework - Web page
This Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework (Framework) outlines a comprehensive approach for effectively reducing risks to, and improving safety for, pedestrians and cyclists.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Government Department
Ministry of Transport
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strategy
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