Policy

Timaru active transport strategy

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:37
Timaru active transport strategy - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation on the Timaru Active Transport Strategy development and implementation to date.
Author(s):
Brian Ward
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
Topics: 
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walkability
urban design
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Most active nation

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:09
how walking contributes to SPARC's goal of NZ being the most active nation
Most active nation - 1.7 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This presentation will describe how SPARC has encouraged the growth of walking through: • Green Prescriptions-the GP referral scheme where about 80% of the referrals are for walking particularly for p
Topics: 
Policy
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
Free tags: 
behaviour change
walking promotion
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Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:05
Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Abstract only - Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Rachel Eaton,Catherin
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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safety
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The role of walking in mobility management

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 22:02
The role of walking in mobility management - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Keynote address to to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Todd Litman
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Policy
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walking promotion
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The economic value of walking (presentation)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 21:49
The economic value of walking - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Keynote addresss to to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006. This presentation investigates the value of walking (the activity) and walkability (the quality of walking conditions).
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Policy
Economics
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walking promotion
walkability
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Breaking New Zealand's 'P' dependence

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 21:27
Handout
Breaking New Zealand's 'P' dependence - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Jason Morgan,Gerry Dance
City/Town: 
Christchurch
Topics: 
Policy
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
Ministry of Health
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travel behaviour
active transport
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 06/12/2006 - 01:32
Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework - Web page
This Pedestrian and Cyclist Road Safety Framework (Framework) outlines a comprehensive approach for effectively reducing risks to, and improving safety for, pedestrians and cyclists.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Government Department
Ministry of Transport
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strategy
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Getting There - Strategic Implementation Plan

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 11/09/2006 - 21:37
Getting There - Strategic Implementation Plan - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
In February 2005 the Ministry of Transport released its strategy to advance walking and cycling in New Zealand Transport, Getting There - on foot, by cycle.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Government Department
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policy
walking & cycling strategy
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On the move: by foot (UK, DfT) (abstract)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 04/09/2006 - 20:21
On the move: by foot - Web page
This briefing sheet is a summary of On the move: by foot, a discussion document published by the Department for Transport, 30 June 2003. The aim is to contribute to a strategy document on walking that will contribute to the broader liveability agenda being developed by Government.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
UK
Topics: 
Policy
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active transport
social environmental
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