Design and planning

Building transit orientated development in established communities

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 23:29
473-135.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This is a synthesis of the actions and processes undertaken by car orientated communities that desire to transform into transit orientated communities.
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J
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Design and planning
Public Transport
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rail stations
urban planning
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Commuter assistance program: evaluation manual

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 23:19
Commuter assistance program: evaluation manual - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The Florida commuter assistance program is an important part of the Florida Department of Transportation program to meet transportation needs in the State of Florida.
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Design and planning
Public Transport
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commuting
alternative transport options
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Terrorism, transit, and public safety: evaluating the risks

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 23:03
Terrorism, transit, and public safety: evaluating the risks - 1.0 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This paper evaluates the overall safety of public transit, taking into account all risks, including recent terrorist attacks.
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Design and planning
Public Transport
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safety
safety research
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Birkdale Rd: Proposed pedestrian refuge (North Shore)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:56
Birkdale Rd: Proposed pedestrian refuge (North Shore) - Web page
Illustration and information on the proposed new pedestrian refuge.
Author(s):
North Shore City Council
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Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
North Shore
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Design and planning
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Local government
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design
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Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:48
Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis - 4.0 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Physical inactivity contributes to a growing proportion of illness and premature death in the US. Only about 45% of American people get the recommended national standard for physical activity.
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Design and planning
Health
Public Transport
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active transport
physical activity
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Napier City Council Activity Management Plan - roading

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 22:34
Napier City Council Activity Management Plan - roading - 1.5 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Includes plans to promote walking and cycling and improve road safety, as well as other roading management issues.
Region (NZ): 
Hawkes Bay
City/Town: 
Napier
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Design and planning
Safety
Walking strategies
Transport
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walking & cycling strategy
engineering
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Manukau parks

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 21:44
Conserving Manukau's natural heritage
Manukau parks - Web page
As part of its parks strategy, 'Making Connections', Manukau City Council is developing conservation plans for a number of its nature reserves, to protect and restore the city's natural heritage.
Author(s):
Manukau City Council
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Manukau
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Design and planning
Policy
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
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design
development
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Services - parks and reserves (Manawatu)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 20:57
Services - parks and reserves - Web page
Information on the types of parks and reserves in the Manawatu district and the services and activities associated with them.
Author(s):
Manawatu District Council
Region (NZ): 
Manawatu-Wanganui
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Design and planning
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
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pamphlet
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Hutt City horticultural parks

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 00:34
Hutt City horticultural parks - Web page
Information on horticutural parks, their facilities, activities which can be undertaken there such as bush walks and where the main entrances are located.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Hutt
Topics: 
Design and planning
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
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recreational walking
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