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The Planning for Walking Toolkit

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
March 2020
Abstract: 

The toolkit is structured to provide planners and designers with a list of options for collecting and assessing data that can then be used to inform design decisions which impact on the walking environment across urban streets, footpaths, open spaces and physically permeable buildings and structures where people are permitted to walk.

Strategic Neighbourhood Analysis

Publisher: 
Transpot for London
Publication date: 
June 2020

Cycle Superhighways - Understanding cycling levels, traffic impacts, and public and business attitudes

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
February 2018
Abstract: 

This deck presents background information on the cycling infrastructure programme in London, its impacts and potential benefits.

Walking and Cycling: the Economic Benefits

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
July 2019
Abstract: 

This pack outlines the economic benefits of encouraging more walking and cycling in cities. It sets out the strongest evidence from London and elsewhere, grouped into six major topic areas.

It is aimed at policy makers, local communities, officers in local and national government, business networks and everyone else who is interested in how investment in walking and cycling can create more prosperous cities.

Cycling Action Plan

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
December 2018
Abstract: 

The Mayor’s Transport Strategy, published in March 2018, sets out a vision for a fairer, greener, healthier and more prosperous London.

The Strategy is founded on the Healthy Streets Approach, and has a focus on active travel at its heart. This includes making cycling appealing to many more people, and ensuring that London’s streets are safe and accessible for everyone who wants to cycle.

Temporary Traffic Management handbook

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
January 2019
Abstract: 

This handbook is provided for all those involved with every aspect of the planning, implementation and inspection of temporary traffic management associated with roadworks and construction activities taking place on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN). The purpose of this guidance is to ensure that temporary traffic management does not create inconvenient or unsafe conditions for people travelling in London.

Pedestrian Comfort Guidance for London - Guidance Document

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
January 2010
Abstract: 

This guide and accompanying spreadsheet is aimed at anyone involved in the planning of London’s streets, whether TfL staff, local authority officers, elected members, consultants assessing the impact ofdevelopment proposals, developers, or theiragents. It is intended to ensure that the design of pedestrian footways and crossings areappropriate to the volume and type of users of that environment. The guidance is applicable whether evaluating a new design or assessing an existing footway.

What is the guide for?

Cycle route choice - Final survey and model report

Publisher: 
Steer Davies Gleave
Publication date: 
June 2012
Abstract: 

This study has investigated the decisions that cyclists in London make when deciding which route to take, and the relative importance of different route features. The study has also looked at more general preferences and attitudes among cyclists.

Pedal Cyclist Fatalities in London: Analysis of Police Collision Files (2007-2011)

Publisher: 
UCL & Loughborough University
Publication date: 
September 2014
Abstract: 

The objective of this research report is to support the development of the forthcoming Cycle Safety Action Plan being prepared by Transport for London to be published in 2014. TfL wished to improve the understanding of the factors which lead to collisions involving fatally injured cyclists and those with life-changing injuries. The research focussed on an in-depth analysis of collisions that occurred between 2007 – 2011 when there were 79 fatal and life threatening collisions involving cyclists of which 53 were available for analysis.

Guide to the Healthy Streets Indicators

Publisher: 
Transport for London
Publication date: 
November 2017
Abstract: 

The Healthy Streets Approach puts people and their health at the centre of decisions about how we design, manage and use public spaces. It aims to make our streets healthy, safe and welcoming for everyone.

The Approach is based on 10 Indicators of a Healthy Street which focus on the experience of people using streets.

There are two main indicators:

  • Pedestrians from all walks of life

  • People choose to walk, cycle and use public

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