International charter for walking
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The International charter for walking is an initiative undertaken by Walk21[1] to encourage walking in urban areas for benefits to health, the environment and the economy.[2]
International scope
- The government of the Australian Capital Territory is a signatory to the charter.[3]
- The mayor of Stuttgart signed the charter on July 20, 2011.[4]
- Geelong, Victoria signed the charter on August 9, 2011.[5]
- The mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada signed the charter on November 9, 2011.[6]
Walk21 conference venues
"Walking is convenient, it needs no special equipment, is self-regulating and inherently safe. Walking is as natural as breathing."
John Butcher, founder of Walk21, 1999
"Few arguments can be put forward against inviting people to walk as much as possible in their cities. It's good for the cities, the air, the resources and the people."
Jan Gehl, participant at the London Conference, 2000
"Cities cannot give in to the endless demands of vehicles. We must recover the environment, adopt initiatives to discourage and reduce the abusive use of the car and promote walking, cycling and public transport."
Odón Elorza, mayor of Donostia-San Sebastián, 2001
- 2024 - Lisbon
- 2023 - Kigali
- 2022 - Ireland
- 2021 - Korea
- 2019 - Rotterdam
- 2018 - Bogota
- 2017 - Calgary
- 2016 - Hong Kong
- 2015 - Vienna
- 2014 - Sydney
- 2013 - Munich
- 2012 - Mexico City
- 2011 - Vancouver
- 2010 - The Hague
- 2009 - New York City
- 2008 - Barcelona
- 2007 - Toronto
- 2006 - Melbourne
- 2005 - Zurich
- 2004 - Copenhagen
- 2003 - Portland, Oregon
- 2002 - San Sebastián, Spain
- 2001 - Perth, Western Australia
- 2000 - London
See also
- Bicycle-friendly
- Bicycle-friendly communities in America
- Cycling infrastructure
- New Urbanism
- Pedestrian-friendly
- Public transport
- Shared space
- Walkability
- Walking
References
- ↑ "Charter statement".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Charter for Walking" (PDF).
- ↑ Canberra Times, April 20, 2012, page 19
- ↑ "Mayor of Stuttgart signs". Archived from the original on 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2012-04-20. Unknown parameter
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