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On our feet: Putting walking at the heart of a vision for a more liveable London
The document discusses the necessity for London to transition to a post-car and post-oil transport system to improve livability and resilience against various social, environmental, and economic challenges. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing pedestrian-friendly streets and public spaces to enhance the city's appeal and functionality. Urgent changes are needed to ensure a thriving urban environment amid growing population and environmental concerns.
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On our feet: Putting walking at the heart of a vision for a more liveable London
- 1. On our feet Putting walking at the heart of a vision for a more liveable London Inner London Ramblers AGM 8th February 2014 Bruce McVean, Founder, Movement for Liveable London @liveablelondon @brucemcvean
- 2. 2 Thrive orsurvive? How do we remake our transport system to help ensure London survives current social, environmental and economic challenges, prevents and is resilient to future shocks and flourishes as a more liveable city? How do we ensure London thrives, rather than merely survives? There are some positive trends and good foundations to build on, but London needs an urgent transition to a post-car and post-oil transport system. Changing a city takes time – but we can’t afford delays.
- 3. 3 The needfor urgent change • Double carbon crunch • Physical inactivity • Air pollution • Road danger • Supporting local economies • Aging population • Growing population • Cost and pace of ‘mega projects’ • International competitiveness • National and global leadership
- 4. 4 "Will thecity assert itself as a good place to live?" William H Whyte, Are Cities Un-American?
- 5. 5 “Streets andtheir sidewalks, the main public places of a city, are it’s most vital organs. Think of a city and what comes to mind? Its streets. If a city’s streets look interesting, the city looks interesting; if they look dull, the city looks dull.” Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities
- 6. 6 80% Londonerstravel time is on streets Bike 1 Bus Train/Tube Walk Car/Taxi 20 14 27 38 Percentage of time spent by each transport mode 2005-2011
- 7. 7 “Roads andstreets must not only provide for the efficient and safe movement of people, goods and services, but must also provide great places which contribute to the look, feel and reputation of the city.” Roads Task Force (2013)
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- 11. 11 “On anygreat urban street, every part of the current use has it’s fierce defenders. Local merchants will do anything to keep on-street parking in front of their businesses. Motorists will worry (not always correctly) that losing a lane of traffic means more congestion ... In most cities, the motorist’s perception is so dominant that their confusions can become political imperatives.” Jarrett Walker, Human Transit
- 15. 15 “The automobileis a servant that has become a master ... Relegating the car to its proper role is essential to reclaiming our cities for pedestrians ...” Jeff Speck, The Walkable City
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- 20. 20 What doyou see? Cyclists? Or pedestrians on bikes? Photo: LCC
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- 22. London Councils, Walkingand Cycling in London - What Residents Think
- 23. 23 What kindof city do we want to live in? Shared vision and values Photo: Andrew Cameron, WSP
- 24. “Walking is thebeginning, the starting point. Man was created to walk, and all of life’s events large and small develop when we walk among other people. Life in all it’s diversity unfolds before us when we are on foot. In lively, safe, sustainable and healthy cities, the prerequisite for city life is good walking opportunities.” Jan Gehl, Cities for People 24
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