Monday, January 23, 2012

BEST PRACTICE IN FACILITATING AND PROMOTING ACTIVE TRAVEL

via Department for Regional Development

“Policies and strategies at all levels advocate walking and cycling but motor transport still takes priority in the big decisions and in the allocation of investment. As a consequence the UK lags badly behind many European countries in levels of active travel. To return walking and cycling to levels that can contribute to a healthy society, changes are needed in policy and practice.”1
A number of papers exist summarising the success of The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany in promoting active travel, especially cycling. Pucher et al Making Cycling Irresistible: Lessons from The Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, 2008;2 Buehler et al Sustainable Transport that Works: Lessons from Germany, 2009;3 Atkins, European Best Practice Report, 2006;4 Jacobs Consultancy, European Best Practice Report, Final Report December 2006.5 Some of these successes are discussed in more detail in the next section.

German bikers, by Qlis

more about travel behavior in urban areas:

OVERVIEW OF LAND-USE TRANSPORT MODELS

Building More Roads Does Not Ease Congestion

How Urban Design Affect Personal Activity and Travel Choice - An Analysis of Travel Data from Sample Communities in Adelaide

Effects of Site Design on Pedestrian Travel in Mixed-Use, Medium-Density Environments

Comparative Study of Pedestrian Travel Culture in Different Cities in Japan

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