This pedestrian signage is part of an ongoing research on mobility and the use of public space by pedestrians at the University of Malta, carried out at the Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development.
We are planning to test an innovative participatory method to assess the perceived walkable environment around the campus, where pedestrians are involved in the study by providing very valuable information through their experiences and perceptions.
We are planning to test an innovative participatory method to assess the perceived walkable environment around the campus, where pedestrians are involved in the study by providing very valuable information through their experiences and perceptions.
In line with the UM Green Travel Plan, the study also has the intention of raising awareness of the multiple benefits of walking while encouraging a travel modal shift towards commuting on foot, especially for short trips around the university campus.
More details on how to collaborate with the project will be available soon, meanwhile…
Some benefits of walking:
Health:
Walking is the main source of health-enhancing physical activity. It combats obesity, high blood pressure and coronary diseases, amongst others. It also enhances mental health and wellbeing!
More details on how to collaborate with the project will be available soon, meanwhile…
Some benefits of walking:
Health:
Walking is the main source of health-enhancing physical activity. It combats obesity, high blood pressure and coronary diseases, amongst others. It also enhances mental health and wellbeing!
Society:
While liveable and vibrant urban areas are critical to our wellbeing, walking communities strengthen our social fabric, encouraging citizen interaction and cohesiveness!
While liveable and vibrant urban areas are critical to our wellbeing, walking communities strengthen our social fabric, encouraging citizen interaction and cohesiveness!
Transport:
Walking is arguably the most efficient way of transport for short trips. A potential modal shift to walking would add capacity to the roads, reduce the strain on inner city public transport and parking, and tackle the economic and environmental cost of traffic congestion!
Environment:
Walking is not only the most democratic and inclusive way of transport, it is also the most environmental friendly, together with cycling, as it causes neither air nor noise pollution!
Economy:
Apart from reducing healthcare expenditures due to a healthier population, urban walkable areas are more attractive to locals and tourists, boosting local businesses.
Apart from reducing healthcare expenditures due to a healthier population, urban walkable areas are more attractive to locals and tourists, boosting local businesses.