When our vision is fully realised we will have a walkable Aotearoa / New Zealand where:

Many people walk and enjoy public spaces for many reasons. People on foot include young and old, fast and slow, walking, sitting and standing, commuting, shopping, between appointments, for exercise, for leisure and for pleasure.

Our towns and cities have networks of walking routes, good walking information, comprehensive walking maps, clear signage and way-marking. Parks and footpaths form an integrated system.

Public spaces are sheltered, safe and attractive.

Land use planning encourages many destinations such as schools, shops and business to be within walking distance.

Central and suburban shops, public transport stops (including ferry and air terminals), work places, education facilities, community centres and other destinations have good walking access.

All major employers, public organisations and major venues have travel plans with priority for walking both as a mode in itself and as access to public transport.

Health professional recommend walking as a matter of course and are involved in lobbying for walkable environments.

There are many long and short recreational walking routes for visitors and locals, including the DoC Great Walks, Te Araroa, regional parks and suburban loops. A selection of these are fully accessible.

The sectors involved in walking - including health, urban design, transport and recreation organisations – establish and publish relevant measures and indicators for walking. Professional education and training includes walking as an integral component for these sectors.

New Zealand territorial and regional authorities put a high priority on walking for recreation and transport and commit to improved conditions.

Mission (LSA’s purpose)

We will energetically and creatively persuade decision-makers, officials and the public of the importance and desirability of walking and attractive public spaces.

Note: Living Streets Aotearoa New Zealand uses ‘walking’ to mean to go about on foot either with or without such assistance as a wheelchair or walking stick.

Living Streets Aotearoa Outcomes & Initiatives

These are LSA’s high level longer term deliverables.

Outcomes	Initiatives
1. More people choosing to walk more often	High level outcome of other initiatives Ensure appropriate measurements are made and publicised
2. Higher profile for walking	Lead national walking event Organise national walking awards Organise biennial walking conference Produce Media releases and articles
3. An effective network of active Walking advocacy groups around the country working with local bodies and others to ensure good walking environments	Facilitate the formation of new groups Support existing groups Develop and run workshops
4. Good communication between walking stakeholders and decision makers at national, regional and local levels	Start or participate in regional walking forums Participate in Getting There and other national fora Maintain and expand contacts databases
5. Good information about walking promotion and best practice planning	Publish newsletter Maintain and redevelop website Maintain and inspire email discussion group Maintain WalkIT resource database Catalogue national resources e.g. books, maps Identify and fill research gaps
6. National, regional and local decision making bodies/organisations understand the importance of walking and plan for it	Make, co-ordinate and encourage submissions Survey local bodies Promote The Walking Charter
7. Living Streets is a strong and credible organisation recognised as a source of information, advice and expertise by media and the transport sector	Develop a Communications strategy Develop a Volunteer strategy Undergo Governance training for Exec. Council Increase membership Document policies and delegations Plan succession for Exec Council Expand paid staff Train and educate Exec Council and staff including attending conferences Diversify funding sources

The three year business plan and annual plan prioritise outcomes and include budgets, project planning, performance measures/targets, outputs, dates and details.

Living Streets Aotearoa’s Strategic Partners

We recognise the wide range of organisations that are working to support the needs and aspirations of people on foot, and will help us to achieve our vision.

Co-ordination between government agencies and advocacy groups is vital to ensuring a productive and successful way forward in addressing pedestrian issues.

We have a wide range of potential strategic partners, from the following groupings:

Policy Agencies
Delivery Agencies
Politicians / Decision Makers
NGOs and Advocacy Groups
Research / Academic organizations
Business Groups
Professional Bodies
Media
Funders