Attach <br />Pedestrian safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and Practitioners <br />Attach <br />Appendix 1 <br />A comprehensive framework for safe <br />walking: strategic principles <br />The International Charter for Walking provides a comprehensive framework for <br />understanding the needs of people on foot and the actions to be undertaken to <br />provide safe, sustainable, healthy and efficient communities where people choose <br />to walk. Built on extensive discussions with experts around the world, the charter <br />presents eight strategic principles, each with a practical list of actions that can <br />be undertaken in most communities (r). An explanation of each of the eight <br />principles follows: <br />. Increased inclusive mobility: People have accessible streets, squares, buildings and <br />public transport systems regardless of their age, ability, gender, income level, <br />language, ethnic, cultural or religious background, which strengthen the freedom <br />and autonomy of all people, and contribute to social inclusion. <br />Well designed and managed spaces and places for people: Healthy, convenient and <br />attractive environments tailored to the needs of people, so they can freely enjoy <br />the amenities of public areas in comfort and safety away from intrusive noise <br />and pollution. <br />. Improved integration ofnetworks: A network of connected, direct and easy to <br />follow walking routes which are safe, comfortable, attractive and well maintained, <br />linking homes, shops, schools, parks, public transport interchanges, green spaces <br />and other important destinations. <br />. Supportive land-use and spatial planning: Land-use and spatial planning policies <br />that allow people to walk to the majority of everyday services and facilities, <br />maximizing the opportunities for walking, reducing car dependency and <br />contributing to community life. <br />. Reduced road danger: Streets to be designed and managed to prevent crashes and <br />to be enjoyable, safe and convenient for people walking - especially children, the <br />elderly and people with limited abilities. This includes enacting and enforcing road <br />safety laws. <br />Less crime and fear of crime: An urban environment designed, maintained and <br />policed to reduce crime and the fear of crime, giving people the confidence to <br />choose to walk. <br />. More supportive authorities: Authorities provide for, support and safeguard <br />people's ability and choice to walk through policies and programmes to improve <br />infrastructure and provide information and inspiration to walk. <br />C <br />B <br />Page 255 <br />