UK

Manual for Streets

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 30/07/2006 - 09:40
transforming the way streets are designed
Manual for Streets - Web page
The UK Department for Transport has commissioned WSP , TRL , Llewelyn Davies Yeang and Phil Jones Associates to develop a Manual for Streets that will give guidance to a range of practitioners on effective street design.
Author(s):
Unknown
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

Briefing: walking and cycling: an action plan (UK)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 21/07/2006 - 02:17
Purchase info - Briefing: walking and cycling: an action plan - Web page
The article presents an update of existing and planned measures that contribute to walking and cycling from Great Britain governments perspective. However, much of the delivery is in the hands of local authorities.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
travel behaviour
public health
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--1.70 UK policy and strategy

Health impacts of a national mass media campaign on walking in Scotland

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:11
Abstract and order information for the paper - Document - Adobe PDF - Ac
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Marketing
Free tags: 
target audiences
health promotion
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--4.03 Behaviour change marketing methodologies - overseas
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Paths to health (Scotland)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 01:53
Walking to Health - Web page
The Paths to Health Project was jointly created by the British Heart Foundation and the Paths for All Partnership and receives funding support from the New Opportunities Fund, Scottish Natural Heritage, and NHS Health Scotland. The Project maintains close working links with the Walking the Way to Health Initiative in England which was developed by the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
walking
evaluation
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--5.97 UK programmes & activities
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Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 01:16
Abstract & order info - Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"Describes best practice in planning and providing for pedestrians within the existing UK legislative framework.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
plan
guidelines
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
-2 Design

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