NATIONAL WALKING POLICY Masterclass

In parallel to the development of a Pan-European Masterplan for Walking in the framework of THE PEP (Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme) by October 2023 Walk21 Foundation will be providing free interactive training and support to national governments during May and June 2023. The aim is to support the development of effective national walking policies that deliver improvements to health and well-being, mitigate climate change, and reduce road fatalities.

The policy support, in the first instance, is targeting the 56 national governments of the pan-European Region and is supported by a grant from the Volvo Research and Education Foundation (VREF).

During the programme participants will learn how to:

Broaden their knowledge and understanding of walking issues and benefit from a comprehensive overview of walking worldwide.
Analyse and discuss the latest trends and developments in the sector with experienced walking experts and professionals from different parts of the world
Gain an insight into the main challenges facing people walking and what can be done to help them.
Provide an opportunity to brainstorm on solutions and innovative ideas and steps to support people walking and improve walkability.
Develop a policy that embeds principles of sustainability, equity and service quality.

After the training participants will be able to:

Define what makes an effective national walking policy
Apply a policy development process that increases the likelihood of a positive impact
Develop a multidisciplinary team for walking policy development at a national level
Engage support from politicians, communities, academics, and experts for a common policy goal
Transfer their knowledge to a country context.

Please SIGN UP today!

1. Please enter your contact information: *This question is required.

Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

First Name *This question is required.

Last Name *This question is required.

Job Title

Organisation *This question is required.

Pan-European country *This question is required.

2. National walking policies exist in about 50% of countries. These can include stand alone documents, a relevant chapter or integrated commitments in a broader transport, health or environment plan. In your opinion, what is the current status of national walking policy in your country? (tick all that apply)

A policy exists and is being delivered effectively but we value continuous learning
A policy exists but could be more effective
Our policy is out of date and needs a refresh
We have a policy in draft

There are relevant commitments but they need coordinating into a policy
A policy is an ambition but not yet started
There is no relevant policy at the moment but we are interested in developing one
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.