Walking Policy

Adopted November 2008.

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Purpose of the Walking Policy

Background

How do we Measure Targets?

Overall Approach

Strategic Intent

  • Objective 1: To promote the benefits of walking so that more people walk
  • Objective 2: To improve pedestrian safety throughout the city
  • Objective 3: To improve the experience of those walking through or about the Central Area
  • Objective 4: To increase the number of commuter trips taken by foot to and from the Central Area
  • Objective 5: To improve the experience of those walking to and from public transport stops
  • Objective 6: To increase the number of short walking trips to and from Suburban Centres
  • Objective 7: To increase the number of walking trips made to and from educational centres and the regional hospital

Draft Implementation Programme

Appendices

  • Existing Pedestrian Hierarchy
  • Walking Times to Central Area
  • Commuter Walking Traffic Volumes
  • Walking Times to Centres
  • International Charter for Walking