Walk Urban: Demand, Constraints and Measurement of the Urban Pedestrian Environment
Abstract
Walking is nature’s mode of transport. For many people in the developing world, it is the only form of transport. The globe’s rapid urbanization, particularly in low-to-middle income countries, stimulates a high demand for low cost, sustainable urban transport. A well-designed and maintained walking network can satisfy this demand, while contributing to poverty reduction, health benefits, and saved lives. However, the complexities associated with the pedestrian environment often prevent interventions that benefit walkers.
Citation
World Bank, Washington D.C., USA. Transport Paper No. TP-18, 29 pp.
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Published 1 January 2008