The Role of Walking in the Movement and Place Policy Framework
Join the Transport Australia society for a panel discussion on “the Role of Walking in the Movement and Place Policy Framework”. The Movement and Place Framework is increasingly used to guide transport planning in delivering a more integrated transport system to improve customer outcomes and support a range of user groups. This is particularly important for the liveability of places and vibrant streets, where greater numbers of pedestrians gather. Austroads, the NSW Government Architect and others have recently published a series of guidelines to help understand and implement this framework. The event will consist of three presentations by our esteemed partners from Walk Sydney, Victoria Walks and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, followed by a Q&A session. Hear from our panellists on their views on what makes great places and how these places can encourage more walking for a healthier, wealthier and more vibrant society.
Ben Rossiter is the founding Executive Officer and has led a small but enterprising team of staff to see the organisation become the primary Australian organisation leading the move for walkable communities. He is the Vice President of the International Federation of Pedestrians and his expertise is widely sought in Australia and beyond. The theme of his doctoral dissertation was walking in cities and he takes great pleasure in the simple joy of walking and exploring new places on foot.
