Support the International Charter for Walking

Introduction

The people of the world, are facing a series of inter-related, complex problems. We are becoming less healthy, we have inefficient transport systems and our environments are under increasing pressure to accommodate our needs. The quality and amount of walking as an everyday activity, in any given area, is an established and unique primary indicator of the quality of life. Authorities keen to create healthier and more efficient communities and places can make significant advancements by simply encouraging more walking.

Built on extensive discussions with experts throughout the world this Charter shows how to create a culture where people choose to walk. It covers 8 strategic principles:

  1. Increased inclusive mobility
  2. Well-designed and managed spaces and places for people
  3. Improved integration of networks
  4. Supportive land-use and spatial planning
  5. Reduced road danger
  6. Less crime and fear of crime
  7. More supportive authorities
  8. A culture of walking

Please support this Charter by signing it and encouraging friends, colleagues, government bodies, and national and local organisations to work with you to help create healthy, efficient and sustainable walking communities throughout the world.

Simply download the charter page, or the full document, sign it and send to

International Charter for Walking
Living Streets Aotearoa
PO Box 25-424, Panama Street, Wellington 6146

For full details - see Walk21 site

 

Download Charter (86K pdf),  Just the signing page (38K pdf).

To sign you will need to print the form and fill it out with a pen in the old-fashioned way and post to the Living Streets office.

Who has signed already

Council and other notable signatories (14K pdf)

Individuals who have signed the charter (12K pdf)

News Items

Christchurch signs - image of Newspaper article (65K)