Structure of a walking strategy or action plan

Background

• A statement of purpose.
• How the plan fits with other national and local strategies.
• The benefits of the walking action plan.
• Local information on pedestrian activity and safety.

The existing walking environment

• Outline of the current environment for pedestrians (quantitative and qualitative). Ideally includes audits of the street environment and surveys of local perceptions.
• The local authority’s achievements to date.

Vision

• The community’s broad vision for walking.

Objectives and desired outcomes

• Clear statements of what the strategy or plan intends to achieve, and what measures are in place to be used in monitoring the plan’s progress in achieving its objectives.

Actions

• A description of the policies to be put in place, and the actions to be taken to meet each objective.

Funding

• The likely level of overall funding and how it will be allocated (including maintenance work over the lifetime of any infrastructure).

Monitoring performance and targets

• Methods and timescales for collecting and reporting the information needed to monitor effectiveness.

Partnership /consultation

• How links will be made with other organisations and communities that can support walking, and how they can provide support for the plan.