Here is an article from the NZ Medical Journal by Alistair Woodward, Jamie Hosking, Shanthi Ameratunga
is that road users should drive, ride or walk carefully to avoid injury. There are three problems with this approach to road safety. The underlying logical model is circular. Not paying attention, or not being careful, is defined by the consequences.
This report is from the Ministry of Transport
http://www.transport.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Research/Documents/Pedestria...
and last months road crash stats
http://www.transport.govt.nz/research/roadcrashstatistics/monthlyovervie...
Living Streets Aotearoa e-bulletin
December 2014
Feel like you should be in two different places this Christmas. This photo is a real direction board from Oakley Creek Auckland (don't ask).
Andy Smith will be representing LSA at Walk21 in Sydney on October 21-23. This annual conference brings together all the walking and urban design people from around the globe. Brent Toderian is a keynote speaker there and is touring NZ before that conference.
You are invited to participate in a University of Canterbury research project about pedestrian crossing laws in New Zealand by completing the following questionnaire. It will take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete. Everybody who completes the survey can go in the draw to win a $50 grocery voucher.
http://canterbury.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dhaeQXAUKcEps0d
Auckland Active Modes research report
Key take out points for walking for us were:
· 56% are normally walking and these need to be maintained; 20% are primed for walking so we need to encourage these people; and 24% are not primed for walking and will be harder to encourage.
· 32% of people are walking more often than a year ago and 35% expect to walk more this coming year.
A great collection of Hamilton Walking maps are available on the Hamilton Branch page
See our Maps Page for other areas.
The Trust that fromed from the Getacross movement has launched the Skyath website
It details the progess in getting across the Waitemata.
We wait with baited breath
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10846015
Air New Zealand has joined forces with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation to protect and enhance some of New Zealand’s most inspiring natural environments. Together we are on a global search for keen walkers to get amongst it and take on all of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks in nine weeks.
Our campaign to make laws safer for pedestrians gets NZ Herald coverage.
I can't believe how useful this iPhone application is. Anywhere in NZ I can take a photo of the street problem (car on path, overhanging trees), write a description the phone uses GPS to tell where I am. Press REPORT and it will send it to the council in charge of that area. And it works well.
A must use for any walking advocate
GetAcross is a campaign that has been lobbying and advocating for cyclists and walkers to get across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. LSA have been involved in supporting Getacross since its beginning. Its is a great project and will transform the way people use the bridge and connect our communities. Most importantly it will give a transport choice in these uncertain times.
By Lynn Sloman
Green books ltd, UK, 2006
This book is pretty in depth so would be best for someone with some experience in pedestrian and transport related issues. If you live in Christchurch it is available from the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology library.
The book covers the following subjects:
Transport Minister Steven Joyce has launched the Safer Journeys strategy.
Living Streets issued a media release supporting the main thrust of the strategy, but expressing disappointment that the issue of slower speeds is not being addressed right away.
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.
