Advance walking audit tool - Charmaine

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Advance Walking AuditPlace / area that you’re auditing:Time of audit:Names of people doing the audit:Rating scale:0 = Great! I can’t see any problems.1 = Maybe a problem for some people - I can see a problem that would probably make it hardfor older people, people with prams or wheelchairs or young children to walk here safelyand comfortably.2 = Definitely a problem for some people - I can see a problem that would definitely make ithard for older people, people with prams or wheelchairs or young children to walk heresafely and comfortably.3 = Definitely a problem for everyone - I can see a problem that would definitely make it hardfor everyone to walk here safely and comfortably.FOOTPATHSISSUE RATING OBSERVATIONS1. Does the footpath go the whole General area:way, on both sides of the street,Specific location:with no missing sections?2. Are the footpaths non-slip, General area:smooth, even and well Specific location:maintained?3. Are the footpaths wide enough General area:for everyone to use? (e.g.Specific location:someone in a wheelchair or witha pram or stroller?)4. Is there anything blocking the General area:footpaths? (e.g. parked cars orSpecific location:signs)?FACILITIESISSUE RATING OBSERVATIONS5. Is there street furniture (e.g. General area:seating, shelters, rubbish bins) Specific location:and are they in good condition?6. Are there trees or enough General area:shade on paths to keep youSpecific location:comfortable on a hot day ...

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Advance Walking Audit

Place / area that you’re auditing: Time of audit: Names of people doing the audit:

Rating scale: 0 =Great! I can’t see any problems. 1 =Maybe a problem for some people  I can see a problem that wouldprobablymake it hard for older people, people with prams or wheelchairs or young children to walk here safely and comfortably. 2 =Definitely a problem for some people  I can see a problem that woulddefinitelymake it hard for older people, people with prams or wheelchairs or young children to walk here safely and comfortably. 3 =Definitely a problem for everyone  I can see a problem that woulddefinitelymake it hard for everyone to walk here safely and comfortably.

FOOTPATHS ISSUE RATINGOBSERVATIONS 1. Does the footpath go the wholeGeneral area: way, on both sides of the street, Specific location: with no missing sections? 2. General area:Are the footpaths nonslip, smooth, even and well Specific location: maintained? 3. Are the footpaths wide enoughGeneral area: for everyone to use? (e.g. Specific location: someone in a wheelchair or with a pram or stroller?) 4. General area:Is there anything blocking the footpaths? (e.g. parked cars or Specific location: signs)?

FACILITIES ISSUE 5. Is there street furniture (e.g.

RATING OBSERVATIONS General area:

seating, shelters, rubbish bins) and are they in good condition? 6. Are there trees or enough shade on paths to keep you comfortable on a hot day? 7. Are there signs to guide and direct pedestrians (as well as cars)?

Specific location:

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CROSSING THE ROAD ISSUE RATINGOBSERVATIONS 8. Are there crossings at logicalGeneral area: places – such as opposite Specific location: schools, major intersections, or shops? 9. General area:Are there the right sort of crossings for the size of the Specific location: road, and the amount of traffic? 10. General area:Do the traffic signals allow enough time to cross the road Specific location: safety? 11. Is there anything blocking yourGeneral area: view of oncoming traffic so you Specific location: can see whether it’s safe to cross the road? 12. General area:Where you cross, is the slope from the footpath to the road Specific location: safe, smooth and comfortable to use? 13. General area:Is there a safe place to stop (a pedestrian island) in the middle Specific location: of big roads? TRAFFIC ISSUE RATINGOBSERVATIONS 14. Is the speed limit right for thisGeneral area: area? Specific location: 15. Are there any devices in placeGeneral area: to slow traffic down (e.g. traffic Specific Location: islands, speed humps)? 16. General area:Are drivers obeying the speed limit? Specific location: 17. General area:Do drivers obey other road rules – stopping at a safe distance Specific location: from crossings and traffic lights,

checking before backing out of driveways? 18. Are cyclists riding on the streetGeneral area: or footpath? Is there an onroad Specific location: bicycle lane? 19. Are there barriers between theGeneral area: traffic and people walking (e.g. Specific location: safety barriers, trees or a nature strip)? SAFETY ISSUE RATINGOBSERVATIONS 20. General area:Does the area feel safe to walk around? Specific location: 21. General area:Is there enough street lighting? Specific location: 22. Are you aware that other peopleGeneral area: can see you as you walk around Specific location: – like drivers and residents? 23. General area:Are there enough people around on the street to make Specific location: you feel safe?

AESTHETICS ISSUE RATINGOBSERVATIONS 24. Is the area attractive andGeneral area: pleasant to walk around? Specific location: 25. General area:Is there attractive landscaping (e.g. trees and flowers, public Specific location: art)? 26. Are shops and businesses wellGeneral area: maintained and accessible? Specific location: 27. Is the area clear of litter andGeneral area: dumped rubbish? Specific location: Specific location: 28. Are there interesting featuresGeneral area: that make you want to walk? Specific location: