This paper concerns the designing and planning of road networks in the UK to integrate pedestrian and vehicle use safely. At the local or city level, management of safety matters is the responsibility of the local authority. Legislation exists to standardise pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures. Local transport plans set targets and strategies, including for pedestrian needs. Several national guideline documents have been published to help local authorities to promote walking as a means of travel: strategies include the creation of home zones and quiet lanes, and encouraging walking to school and the workplace. Integrated transport policy may involve reducing or re-routing urban traffic, slowing or speeding traffic flow as appropriate, building development policy and reducing car use, and should include public participation. Speed management is being developed as new technology is introduced. Funding is mostly from national sources. Only when national government takes the initiative can progress be made. For the covering abstract see ITRD E118896.
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