Planning for Walking
Walking is the most natural way to move – yet it’s often overlooked in transport planning. Planning for Walking brings together research and action to understand how walking can be encouraged and made safer for everyone, everywhere.
The programme aims to integrate these aspects in a systematic and interdisciplinary way within transport and spatial planning. The meaning of “travelling on foot” is interpreted broadly in this context—both as a mode of transport and as walking for recreation.
The Research Programme strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, promotes long-term knowledge building, brings research closer to society, and fulfils the following objectives concerning walking and pedestrians:
- To address societal challenges and stakeholder needs through applied research and development, as well as through the dissemination of knowledge.
- To build long-term, competitive, and cohesive expertise in walking and pedestrian issues through research, education, and professional practice.
- To serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and for excellent and innovative research.
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Research projects
Within Planning for Walking, several research projects are being carried out to build a comprehensive understanding of how walking can be supported, measured, and developed in society.
Research education
The project builds on previous research showing that while theory on improving pedestrian traffic and safety is extensive, practical and local knowledge about implementation is still largely missing.
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Thematic work packages
Six interdisciplinary categories have been identified where knowledge is lacking, or where existing knowledge has traditionally not yet been consolidated but still belongs to separate scientific disci
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Scientific publications and outreach
How can society plan better for walking as a sustainable and safe mode of transport? Within Planning for Walking, researchers explore diverse perspectives – from data and lived experiences to design a
The steering group
New Steering Group to champion the research programme
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