sustainable Sydeny 2030------walking strategy action plan

http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/vision/towards-2030/transport-and-access/walking-strategy

Walking strategy in Sydney

Walking strategy is one part of Sustainable Sydney 2030. Its aim is to make Sydney more accessible, attractive and safe. In order to achieve this aim, the city of Sydney proposes walking strategy and action plan. The government invests over $15 million for supporting this strategy. The Lord Major points out that it is time for encouraging pedestrian movement. It is healthy and environmental friendly form of transport. However, it still has some issues on currently Sydney that our government should address them. The walking strategy in Sydney is to make walking quick, convenient, easy, inviting, interesting, safe, and comfortable, also to create a strong walking culture. There are several documents supporting walking behavior at local and state government level, including Long Term Transport Master Plan, Sydney`s walking Future, Sydney City Central Access Strategy, Sustainable Sydney 2030, Liveable Green Network, Connecting Our City. Walk has significant benefits on economic, social and environment aspects. Moreover, this form of transport reduces the traffic congestion which costs Sydney $5 billion per year. Also this strategy action plan points out that walking can stimulate the local business. More safe, direct and easier the pedestrian is, more people would select walking for transport. The key barriers to walking include distance, time, terrain, carrying heavy bag, lack of motivation, poor quality foot paths, habit and safety and security.