Walking is an essential part of everybody's daily travel and
has good health, social and economic benefits.
Walking is an essential part of everybody’s daily travel. Even drivers still need to walk to their final destinations once they have parked their cars. Walking has good health, social and economic benefits
Walking provides:
- Good cardiovascular exercise
- Improves blood circulation and your immune function
- Is the cheapest travel option, because it is FREE (although you may have to buy good footwear)!
- The potential for more personal interaction, leading to vibrant communities
- Contributes to and builds a sense of community in neighborhoods
- Improves the feel of an area, creating a living area.
Did you know...
Around one in five trips made on foot, and about 70% of walking trips not
involving any other form of travel (car, cycle or bus) to reach a
destination.
Want to know more?
- For information on walking paths and recreational walking groups,
contact Christchurch City Council. Some information is available on the
Christchurch City
Council website
- Walking
School buses are a way of
escorting young children to and from school. The city council is promoting
them as well as safe routes to schools which help identify the best routes
to/from schools.
- The
heart foundation website has more information
on the benefits of regular exercise.
- Visit
Living Streets Aotearoa,
a voluntary group concerned about the rights of pedestrians and the
benefits of walking. Contact your Canterbury representative
Wendy for more information.