Policy

Articles on the economic benefits of pedestrian areas

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 31/03/2008 - 21:23
Articles on the economic benefits of pedestrian areas - Document - Adobe PDF
A short summary of items and case studies regarding the economic benefits of walkable commercial areas, with URLs.
Author(s):
Andy Smith
Publisher(
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Economics
Institution: 
Government Department
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pedestrian-friendly
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Auckland - City of cars (video)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 02/03/2008 - 23:56
Auckland - City of cars (video) - Web page
Three-part YouTube video about Auckland's car-dependent transport system, the consequences - and what can be done about it.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Free tags: 
transport planning
urban planning
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Urban sprawl and public health

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 25/02/2008 - 03:13
Book review
A discussion of - Web page
Urban Sprawl and Public Health, a timely publication by highly qualified authors, is another wake-up call about public policy decisions with respect to land use, transportation, and community design that adversely affect our health, civic involvement, and quality of life.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
North America
Topics: 
Policy
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public health
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Analysis of North Carolina guidelines and criteria for establishing school walk zones.

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 25/02/2008 - 01:46
Analysis of North Carolina guidelines and criteria for establishing school walk zones. - Web page
The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation sponsored research to examine the potential for developing school walk zone guidelines for the state.
Author(s):
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
North America
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Policy
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The Renaissance of Walking Pt 2 - Rodney Tolley (Video)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 20/12/2007 - 01:10
The Renaissance of Walking Pt 2 - Rodney Tolley (Video) - Web page
Part 2 of the interview with Rodney Tolley, Orewa, NZ 2007.
Author(s):
Unknown
Publisher(s):
Deep Green video
R
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
video
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The Renaissance of Walking Pt 1 - Rodney Tolley (Video)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 20/12/2007 - 01:07
The Renaissance of Walking Pt 1 - Rodney Tolley (Video) - Web page
Interview with UK walking guru Rodney Tolley, at Orewa, New Zealand
Author(s):
unknown
Publisher(s):
Deep Green video
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
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video
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Submission on draft level crossing guidelines

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 19/11/2007 - 02:45
Living Streets Aotearoa
Submission on draft level crossing guidelines - Web page
Submission on proposed Land Transport New Zealand level crossing guidelines.
Author(s):
Unknown
Publisher(s):
Unknown
Topics: 
Policy
Institution: 
NZ NGO or non-profit / community group
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StreetFilms-The Sidewalk Nibblers (video)

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 07/11/2007 - 22:50
NY pedestrians resist the loss of sidewalk space
StreetFilms-The Sidewalk Nibblers (video) - Web page
YouTube video
Author(s):
Unknown
Publisher(s):
NYC Streets Renaissance
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Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
North America
Topics: 
Policy
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video
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