Samenvatting
Walking is a major form of travel in central London. This paper describes the wide range of studies and projects that have been undertaken in the past decade to improve pedestrian movement in the heart of the capital. The relationship between pedestrian movement patterns and land use is discussed, with reference to specific travel surveys, including those for the shell centre. Special reference is made to a new GLC study which proposes that a network of pedestrian routes should link together transport interchanges, work places and pedestrian enclaves. Results of London based research into walking speeds, distances and detour factors is reviewed. For the covering abstract of the seminar see IRRD 273510.