Resources tagged: Active transport
Filtered by year: "2011"
Showing 1 - 25 of 32 Resources.
Draft Public Transport Plan for Perth 2031
The newly released Public Transport for Perth in 2031 document is the State Government’s vision for improved and expanded public transport in Perth.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active transport, Built Environment, Government agencies, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Public transport, Road safety, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Liftout Summary
The Active Living for All: Liftout Summary is a quick reference guide (A3 size) that accompanies Active Living for All: A Framework for Physical Activity in Western Australia 2012 - 2016. The liftout outlines the vision, mission, priorities and strategies for action by sector (e.g. planning and health) and setting (e.g. school and the workplace) in activating people and places.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Active transport, Active workplaces, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active Living for All
Launched on Thursday 15 December 2011, the Active Living for All framework represents the strategic direction for increasing and improving opportunities for physical activity in Western Australia (WA) over the next five years (2012 - 2016).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Active transport, Active workplaces, Barriers to physical activity, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Publications, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Urban Policy - Our Cities, Our Future
On 18 May 2011, the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport released Our Cities, Our Future - A National Urban Policy for a productive, sustainable and liveable future.
| Resource type: | Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Federal Government, Government agencies, Government policy, Local government, Natural environment, Non-government organisations, Non-profit organisations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Policy, Planning and Strategy Documents, Sustainability, Town planning, Urban design |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
TravelSmart Local Government Program - Evaluation Summary
This document summarises the evaluation process and findings of the TravelSmart Local Government program. The evaluation was carried out by independent review in April - July 2011. The TravelSmart Local Government program supports local government to reduce car dependency in their communities through the employment of a TravelSmart Officer.
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Evaluation, Government programs, Local government, Programs and Services, Public transport, TravelSmart |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
TravelSmart Workplace Program - Evaluation Summary
The following document is a four page summary of the TravelSmart Workplace Program evaluation which was carried out by independent evaluation in April - July 2011. The evaluation summarises the evaluation process, findings and recommendations for enhancing the program. The TravelSmart Workplace program supports employers and site managers to reduce car trips to their workplaces and enable active, sustainable travel choices.
| Resource type: | |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Active workplaces, Evaluation, Government programs, Workplaces |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
TravelSmart Program Evaluation - Final Report (July 2011)
The Western Australian Department of Transport commissioned Marsden Jacob Associates (MJA) to undertake the "Evaluation of TravelSmart Local Government and Workplace Programs".
| Resource type: | Programs and Services |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Active workplaces, Evaluation, Government programs, Local government, Programs and Services, Public transport |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Mark Fenton Presentation
Mr Fenton shared his knowledge on how to create more active places and people in your community – leading to more liveable, sustainable, and productive cities and towns.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Barriers to physical activity, Behaviour, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Design, Government agencies, Government policy, Government programs, Health policy, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public transport, Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
City of Perth 'Walking and Jogging Routes'
The "Walking and Jogging Routes in the City of Perth" pocket guide has been developed with the entire community in mind and provides all the information you need to know about the best walking and jogging routes in the City of Perth.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Active workplaces, Brochure, Exercise, Fitness, Footpaths, Guidelines, Paths, Physical activity levels, Physical activity recommendations, Publications, Walking, Walking maps |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Amendments to WA Bicycle Regulations
On 30 August 2011 amendments to Western Australian bicycle regulations were announced. A key amendment is that adults are now permitted to ride a compliant* power assisted pedal cycle (PAPC) on shared paths with the power engaged.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Cycle paths, Cycling, Government policy, Guidelines, Publications |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
National Cycling Participation Survey (2011)
The Australian Bicycle Council has released the following National Cycling Participation Survey (31 August 2011). The survey, which reports on cycling for transport and recreation, provides baseline data on cycling participation in Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Cycling, Publications, Research, Statistics, Surveys |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The British Cycling Economy - Gross Cycling Product Report
The London School of Economics and Political Science have released the following Gross Cycling Product report which determines that cycling annually contributes almost £3 billion to the UK economy.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Cycling, Public health, Publications, Research, Statistics |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active Transportation to School - Review of Interventions
Published by the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2011, this paper reviews intervention studies related to active school transportation. The aim of the review is to guide future intervention research.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Adolescents, Evaluation, Primary schools, Publications, Schools |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Free Range Kids
Free Range Kids are children and young people who experience freedom from their front door. The Free Range Kids website is brought to you by Sustrans - a UK charity promoting travel by foot, bike and public transport for everyday journeys. A key area of work for Sustrans has been to reverse the decline in the levels of walking and cycling to school and beyond, making it easier for kids to be out and about and active.
| Resource type: | Weblinks |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Children, Education, Families, Play, Schools, Weblinks |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
12 Attributes of Bikeway Networks
The following one page document by Paul-Andre Larose, Ph.D. Ontario, Canada, lists the twelve key attributes necessary for a successful bikeway network which encourages and supports the uptake of active transport.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Built Environment, Cycle paths, Cycling, Design, Guidelines, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Road safety |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Walkability Audit Tool
Developed by the Department of Transport (July 2011) the Walkability Audit Tool is a tool for use by officers of local government authorities, consultants and community groups. The tool assists local governments in identifying issues to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and amenity and to identify appropriate countermeasures.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Access, Active living, Active transport, Built Environment, Communities, Evaluation, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Creating Healthy Neighbourhoods
Developed by the Heart Foundation, this brochure highlights the results of consumer preferences for healthy developments and provides some basic guidance to the development industry on how new developments can appeal to the market demand for healthy neighbourhoods.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Cycling, Footpaths, Non-government organisations, Paths, Physical activity, Publications, Town planning, Walking |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Choose Active Transport Resource
The Physical Activity Taskforce, in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation (WA) and the Departments of Transport, Sport and Recreation, Education and Health, produced a Year K-7 teacher resource to foster more active transport to and from schools.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Children, Cycling, Education, Local government, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Teachers, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Matilda's Storybook
Matilda's Morning Adventures is an early childhood storybook designed to accompany the Choose Active Transport resource for teachers.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Children, Education, Primary schools, Publications, Schools, Teachers, Walking |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
An Australian Vision for Active Transport
This report, prepared by the Australia Local Government Association, Bus Industry Confederation, Cycling Promotion Fund, National Heart Foundation of Australia and International Association of Public Transport, calls on the Australian Government to make a major commitment to driving active transport in Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Cycle paths, Cycling, Footpaths, Government policy, Local government, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Planning (strategic/organisational), Policy, Public transport, Publications, Sustainability, Walking |
| Relevance: | National |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Submission - RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan (May 2011)
The Taskforce's Built Environment Advisory Committee has reviewed the RDA Perth Draft Regional Plan and provided a number of comments for consideration by the Perth Committee of Regional Development Australia.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Built Environment, Design, Education, Environment, Government policy, Infrastructure, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Publications, Submission |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Active Travel Behaviour Change - Targeting Secondary School Students
Arthur spoke on increasing active transport amongst secondary school students through authentic youth engagement. He shared his personal stories of success, the theoretical evidence base for student leadership and gave some tips on some of the challenges with sustaining effective student engagement.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active schools, Active transport, Adolescents, Primary schools, Publications, Secondary schools, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Walkability Checklist
At the Active Transportation Seminar on the 7th April 2011, the following walkability checklist was provided as a guide for identifying issues and areas for improvement, in terms of the the walkability and bikeability of communities.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Checklist, Cycle paths, Cycling, Design, Local government, Paths, Publications, Walking |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Submission - Office of Energy (April 2011)
The Taskforce has reviewed the Energy2031 Strategic Energy Initiative Directions Paper and, in this submission, has provided a number of comments for consideration by the Office of Energy in the process of developing the Strategic Energy initiative.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Government policy, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Policy, Public transport, Publications, Submission, Sustainability, TravelSmart |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
What is a Bicycle User Group?
Developed by the Taskforce, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, this fact sheet explains: what a Bicycle User Group (BUG) does; how local governments support their BUGs; how to start a BUG; and, information for those in country towns or regional centres.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active transport, Community safety, Cycle paths, Cycling, Fact sheet, Local government, Publications, TravelSmart |
| Relevance: | Local |
| Year published: | 2011 |
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