This paper analyses three Adelaide suburbs using the concept of accessibility indices (Allan, 2001) to ascertain how well they currently cater to walking and cycling modes for local trips and explores what policies would be needed to facilitate a significant modal shift to walking and cycling for local trips. Norwood was selected because of its relatively fine-grained 19th century grid network of streets and compact village centre which is amenable to access to local residents on foot or bicycle; Golden Grove was selected because it is generally representative of traditional car oriented middle to outer suburban development that had its genesis during the 1980s; and Mawson Lakes was chosen because it is meant to be the latest embodiment of contemporary, compact, integrated suburban development. With reference to current policy approaches, this paper concludes with transport policy options suggesting the changes required to make cities such as Adelaide more conducive to walking and cycling for all residents' local transport needs. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E209537. This paper may also be accessed by Internet users at: http://www.btre.gov.au/docs/atrf_02/program.html
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