This paper examines bicycle and pedestrian programmes and policies in Japan and Australia, with special reference to lessons that may be useful to US transport professionals and policy makers. Many of these strategies are among the most effective actions that can be taken, to: (1) restrict the growth of car use, while meeting accessibility and mobility needs; (2) reduce air pollution emissions; (3) improve traffic safety; and (4) provide more effective transport systems. Key strategies from Asia and Australasia, that deserve special consideration, include: (1) intermodal bike-and-ride systems; (2) traffic calming; (3) pedestrian and bicycle priority areas; (4) traffic cells; (5) part-time part-time pedestrian zones; (6) pedestrian amenities for the visually disabled; (7) bicycle and pedestrian facility and network design; (8) land use planning that supports pedestrians and cyclists; (9) commuter subsidies and pricing; (10) the 4Es (Education, Engineering, Enforcement and Encouragement) approach to promoting cycling; and (11) bicycle helmet encouragement and laws.
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