Presentation to the ESRC Mobile Network seminar series
Presentation to the ESRC Mobile Network seminar series, seminar 5, The pleasures of different modes of travel Frances Hodgson 6 th December 2002 Institute for Transport Studies University of Leeds Mobile Network
“what’s so good about walking anyway? ” 6 th December 2002 Institute for Transport Studies University of Leeds Mobile Network
Trends in walking • Walking declining, but still important – Miles fallen by 21% 89/91 to 98/00 – Proportion of number of trips down from 34% in 85/86 to 27% in 97/99 – Still a high proportion of trips under 1 mile (80% in 97/99, down from 83% in 85/86) • Government guidance seeks to encouraging walking 6 th December 2002 Mobile Network
Types of pedestrian • Journey purpose – Time constrained • Commuting – Non time constrained • Shopping • Leisure • Physical ability/luggage • Escorting or travelling as a group • Other characteristics 6 th December 2002 Mobile Network
Who walks? • • • Poor Low car ownership Women Children Elderly 6 th December 2002 Mobile Network
Interactions and walking Environment Land use Urban form Network Management and I 6 th December 2002 Other users Pedestrians Car drivers etc… Mobile Network
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