TABLE2 Some of the more common items on a community wish list Younger families
Older families and individuals
• Family housing • Financial security • Friendly community • Neighbourhood house • Parks and gardens • Paths for prams • Paths for bikes and scooters • Playgrounds • Schools
• Community groups • Public parks • Public seating • Public transport • Recognition of those from non-English speaking backgrounds • Shopping nearby • Single-person housing • University of the Third Age
Skillbuilder discussion Communicating 1. Study TABLE2 . Think of your own community — which of the things on the list do you have?
2. Which do you think your community needs? 3. Are there any things missing from the list?
10.8.2 Transport strategies People in towns and cities always seek ways to improve their living conditions. Communities consist of people from a range of age groups, different land uses, a range of needs and a variety of interests. Improvement ideas may be broad or focused. Movement within and between neighbourhoods is a key issue. Bicycles are now seen as a way to boost mobility, reduce trafýc, cut air pollution and improve health. Bicycle tracks promote recreational riding for all ages (see FIGURE3 ), while dedicated paths along main routes (see FIGURE4 ) encourage commuting by bike instead of cars.
FIGURE3 Recreational riding along a trail mainly designed for bicycles.
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