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<P>This section covers technical information to be used as reference material by engineers, architects and designers concerned with pedestrian facilities, and information about the existing walking environment including:<ul><li>Standards (including draft standards) related to pedestrian facilities</li><li>Specifications and design guides</li><li>

Passenger wait time perceptions at bus stops

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 02/08/2006 - 22:55
Empirical results and impact on evaluating real-time bus arrival information
Passenger wait time etc - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This study quantifies the relationship between perceived and actual waiting times experienced by passengers awaiting the arrival of a bus at a bus stop.
Topics: 
Design and planning
Public Transport
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buses
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The path ahead Rotary Centennial Pathways Trust

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 02/08/2006 - 01:55
A vision to build a network of pathways
The path ahead Rotary Centennial Pathways Trust - Web page
The pathways project is a regional initiative aimed at linking Hawke's Bay cities and coastal townships via recreational walkways and cycleways for individuals, families and tourists.
City/Town: 
Hastings
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
active transport
rural walkways
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--2.45 Hawkes Bay
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Hamilton CC development manual, vol 3, part 3 - roading projects

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 31/07/2006 - 02:54
Hamilton CC development manual, vol 3, part 3 - roading projects - Web page
Comprises fully detailed technical specifications for all roading and infrastructure services that may be constructed as part of a Hamilton City construction contract. The specifications set minimum requirements and are mandatory.
Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Hamilton
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
footpaths
design
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Hamilton CBD upgrade

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 31/07/2006 - 01:42
web page - CBD upgrade - Hamilton
A key strategy of Council is the plans for a dramatically revitalised CBD turning it into a vibrant, energetic place with a distinctly Hamilton flavour that celebrates the CBD as the retail, visitor, entertainment and civic heart of the city and region.
Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Hamilton
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
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footpaths
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Gisborne District Council's engineering code of practice - road and traffic engineering

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 31/07/2006 - 00:02
Gisborne District Council's engineering code of practice - road and traffic engineering - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This section of the Code of Practice provides standards for the design and const
Region (NZ): 
East Cape
City/Town: 
Gisborne
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
pavement design
air quality
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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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Urban area disadvantage and physical activity: a multilevel study in Melbourne, Australia

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 22:00
Abstract - Urban area disadvantage and physical activity - Web page
This study a
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
active living
melbourne
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Manual for Streets

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 09:40
transforming the way streets are designed
Manual for Streets - Web page
The UK Department for Transport has commissioned WSP , TRL , Llewelyn Davies Yeang and Phil Jones Associates to develop a Manual for Streets that will give guidance to a range of practitioners on effective street design.
Author(s):
Unknown
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
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Project Waiuku - pedestrian walkability

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 29/07/2006 - 03:17
Waiuku Town Plan
Project Waiuku - pedestrian walkability - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Graphic which illustrates the pedestrian walkability analysis, areas for improvement and priorities for improvement work.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
urban design
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Engineering standards and guidelines (Far North District Council)

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 29/07/2006 - 00:17
Engineering standards and guidelines (Far North District Council) - Web page
Information on using the Engineering Standards and Guidelines, objectives and information on how to purchase a copy.
Region (NZ): 
Northland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
built environment
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