walk-space.at

  Austria

What we do

Walk-space.at was founded as a politically and religiously neutral, independent, non-profit, non-profit association to represent the interests of pedestrians in Austria, because Walking as an integrated part of overall transport should achieve the importance that is necessary in a mobile society.

Walking is moving Austria – starting with the overarching developments, such as climate change and rising temperatures, through to the details at intersections, the existing crossing needs, the waiting times at pedestrian traffic lights, the desire for good networks for pedestrians, the consideration of the sensitivity of pedestrians to detours and the desire for quality in public spaces for the residents of cities and communities.

We are working on attractive solutions, campaigns, making Ped-AWARDs, Walking Audits,Research, Newsletters (4.000 interested persons / Organisations) & Conferences, to get a sustainable, pedestrian friendly environment in Austria.

Our Mission and Vision

“Being an essential part of sustainable mobility, walking improves health and livability of communities.”

Walk-space.at increases the awareness about walking through:

• Facilitating exchange of experience and expertise on the international level,

• Stimulating local, national initiatives, Network-(building), Cooperation with Governments on national and local level and supporting Cities and Towns,

• Working with international organizations supporting the cause of the pedestrians

Goals

• Austria-wide, independent exchange at a professional level on the sustainable development
  and improvement of the framework conditions for modern pedestrian traffic
  
• Quality improvements in public spaces
  
• Enforcement of effective legal bases for footpath and hiking trail networks
  
• Everyday design of public spaces
  
• Implementation of the International Charter for Walking
  in the sense of “inclusive mobility”, which includes walking as an important form of transport
  and creates livable street spaces
  
• Promoting the quality planning, creation and maintenance of footpath networks and pedestrian facilities
  
• Closing existing gaps in the area of ​​transnational information and exchange through international transfer of experience
  and through increased integration into international networks.