Walkability and Mobility:
Attributes and Survey Insights
Prof.Pallavi Dalal
Introduction
• What is Walkability? Ease of walking safely
and comfortably.
• What is Mobility? Efficient movement of
people and goods.
• Importance: Sustainable cities, health
benefits, economic growth.
Importance of Walkability
• Reduces congestion & pollution
• Promotes public health & active lifestyles
• Enhances community interaction
• Supports local businesses
Importance of Mobility
• Improves access to jobs, education & services
• Enhances economic competitiveness
• Ensures inclusive development
• Reduces travel time and cost
Attributes of Walkability
• Sidewalk availability & quality
• Street connectivity
• Safety (traffic & crime)
• Comfort (shade, seating, street trees)
• Accessibility for disabled users
• Mixed land use (shops, services near
residences)
Attributes of Mobility
• Availability of multiple transport modes
• Infrastructure quality (roads, bike lanes, bus
stops)
• Travel time efficiency
• Affordability & accessibility
• Integration of transport systems
• User satisfaction and safety
Survey Design
• Objective: Measure walkability and mobility
perceptions
• Target Group: Residents, commuters, business
owners
• Sample Size: e.g., 100–200 respondents
• Method: Online survey + field observations
Survey Questionnaire (Example)
• Frequency of walking for daily needs
• Rating of sidewalk quality (1–5)
• Safety while walking (day/night)
• Main mode of transport used
• Public transport availability (1–5)
• Accessibility for elderly and disabled
• Suggestions for improvements
Key Findings (Example)
• 65% satisfied with sidewalk quality
• 30% want better street lighting
• High dependence on two-wheelers/cars
• Preference for mixed-use areas for short trips
Recommendations
• Improve pedestrian infrastructure
• Develop last-mile connectivity
• Introduce traffic calming measures
• Encourage mixed-use development and green
corridors
Conclusion
• Walkability and mobility are critical for
sustainable urban growth.
• Survey insights help identify gaps and guide
urban improvements.
References
• Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
• WHO Urban Mobility Reports
• Local Transport Surveys / Census Data

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  • 1.
    Walkability and Mobility: Attributesand Survey Insights Prof.Pallavi Dalal
  • 2.
    Introduction • What isWalkability? Ease of walking safely and comfortably. • What is Mobility? Efficient movement of people and goods. • Importance: Sustainable cities, health benefits, economic growth.
  • 3.
    Importance of Walkability •Reduces congestion & pollution • Promotes public health & active lifestyles • Enhances community interaction • Supports local businesses
  • 4.
    Importance of Mobility •Improves access to jobs, education & services • Enhances economic competitiveness • Ensures inclusive development • Reduces travel time and cost
  • 7.
    Attributes of Walkability •Sidewalk availability & quality • Street connectivity • Safety (traffic & crime) • Comfort (shade, seating, street trees) • Accessibility for disabled users • Mixed land use (shops, services near residences)
  • 8.
    Attributes of Mobility •Availability of multiple transport modes • Infrastructure quality (roads, bike lanes, bus stops) • Travel time efficiency • Affordability & accessibility • Integration of transport systems • User satisfaction and safety
  • 9.
    Survey Design • Objective:Measure walkability and mobility perceptions • Target Group: Residents, commuters, business owners • Sample Size: e.g., 100–200 respondents • Method: Online survey + field observations
  • 10.
    Survey Questionnaire (Example) •Frequency of walking for daily needs • Rating of sidewalk quality (1–5) • Safety while walking (day/night) • Main mode of transport used • Public transport availability (1–5) • Accessibility for elderly and disabled • Suggestions for improvements
  • 11.
    Key Findings (Example) •65% satisfied with sidewalk quality • 30% want better street lighting • High dependence on two-wheelers/cars • Preference for mixed-use areas for short trips
  • 12.
    Recommendations • Improve pedestrianinfrastructure • Develop last-mile connectivity • Introduce traffic calming measures • Encourage mixed-use development and green corridors
  • 13.
    Conclusion • Walkability andmobility are critical for sustainable urban growth. • Survey insights help identify gaps and guide urban improvements.
  • 14.
    References • Project forPublic Spaces (PPS) • WHO Urban Mobility Reports • Local Transport Surveys / Census Data