Walkability

Tools to measure the walkability ... of the local environment

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 19/06/2007 - 00:45

Fact Sheets - Web page - HTML - Browser

These fact sheets provide background information on physical activity and active living as well as highlighting a selection of audit tools for those wanting to assess or evaluate aspects of the environment. They have been developed for those working on physical activity projects and initiatives with an environmental component or focus.

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Australia

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Design and planning

Walkability

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Principles towards a walking-friendly and human city

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 17/05/2007 - 22:11

Principles towards a walking-friendly and human city - Document - Adobe PDF

It is time to improve the situation and the status of the pedestrians, in an era where motor traffic in the cities is expanding causing a negative impact on the quality of city life. The goal should be to form a city policy dedicated to providing more living space and prioritising the pedestrian.

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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.

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UK Manual for Streets

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 19/09/2006 - 22:15

Draft - UK Manual for Streets - Web page

Consultation about a best practices design manual for streets in the UK.

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DOC Information: Otago walkways

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 12/09/2006 - 08:13

DOC Information: Otago walkways - Web page

This site lists maps and guides to the various tracks and walkways in Otago.

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recreational walking

trails & tracks

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Dunedin Botanic Gardens: Guide

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 06/09/2006 - 09:42

Dunedin Botanic Gardens: Guide - Web page

Information guide and map for the Dunedin Botanic Gardens, a designated pedestrian area, and tranquil area to explore and relax.

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Otago: Heritage Trails, Walks & Drives

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 02:06

Otago: Heritage Trails, Walks & Drives - Web page

Describes brochures detailing heritage trails and other walks or self-drives which are available form visitor information centres (i-sites), transport terminals and the Historic Places Trust's Dunedin office.