Figure 2-2 Movement and Place Framework

Figure 2-2 Movement and Place Framework

Source: Future Transport 2056 strategy (Transport for NSW)

Sydney’s Walking Future

Sydney’s Walking Future, released in 2013 is the strategic transport document for walking in NSW. It aims to promote and improve the safe, convenient and efficient movement of walking in Sydney. Sydney’s Walking Future is a subset document of the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan (now superseded by Future Transport 2056). This document sets out NSW Government’s objectives for increasing walking to achieve improved environmental outcomes, health benefits and to reduce traffic congestion. These include:  Promoting the health benefits of walking through targeted programs, improved wayfinding and enhanced trip-planning.

 Improving community connections by developing and improving walking links.  Working to increase rates of walking including by developing tools and policies to measure walkability and safety. Some key relevant barriers to the uptake of walking trips able to be addressed through this PAMP include:

 Poor quality footpaths.  Safety and security concerns. The proposed improvements to the walking network identified as part of this PAMP will help support the State Government’s objectives for increasing walking for short trips.

Greater Sydney Commission – Eastern District Plan

As part of the Greater Sydney Region plan for a metropolis of three cities, in response to the structural and spatial challenges facing Sydney over the coming decades, the Eastern District