Safety

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
Free tags: 
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 Policy
--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.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
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safety engineering
social aspects
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--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

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.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
footpaths
prevention research
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--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

Walkability and self-rated health in primary care patients

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 29/08/2006 - 21:18
Walkability and self-rated health in primary care patients - Web page
The costs of physical inactivity are beginning to be recognized. Research to pinpoint these costs will provide needed information for researchers and policy-makers to develop cost-effective physical activity promotion programs.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
elder health
physical activity
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--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Physical activity for mental wellbeing (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 01:01
Physical activity for mental wellbeing (SPARC)- Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
There is increasing research into the relationship between physical activity and mental health.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
walking benefits
mental health
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--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

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