Pedestrian Access Strategy 2010 - Victoria Walks

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1 | executive summary: stepping in the right direction4Wherewe arePage 12 of 44 pages | The Pedestrian Access Strategy
4. Where we areKnowing what’s already in place to support walking andwhich areas of government are responsible for influencingwalking behaviour is important both to avoid policyduplication and to build on programs that work.4.1 Government responsibility forwalking in VictoriaPolicy responsibility is currently shared across a wide range ofVictorian Government portfolios and with local governments.VicRoads has responsibility for pathways alongall freeways, any intersection of arterial roadsor an arterial road and a municipal road, and allsignalisation and pedestrian crossings over arterialroads. Councils are responsible for all footpathson arterial and local roads, pedestrian fencing,children’s crossings and signage for pedestrianson arterial or local roads. The responsible bodycan decide if a road will be constructed with orwithout pathways and they also determine theprocess for identifying defects and repairingfootpaths 4 .Local government responsibilities that influence walkinglevels include providing local networks, land use andspatial planning, providing community facilities, promotingpublic health and safety, and providing and maintaininginfrastructure.The Victorian Government provides broad policy directionon matters that are relevant to walking. These includetransport, climate change and sustainability, social equity,health, land use and planning, parks and recreation,community development, education, regional development,seniors, youth and disabilities policy.The Victorian Government provides funding for walkingprograms that are delivered by local government,non‐governmental organisations and community groups.It also implements a range of walking programs.The Victorian Government also has responsibilities underthe Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to ensure publicspace is accessible to people with disabilities.4.2 What we’ve done so farIn the past 10 years, the Victorian Government has investedsignificantly in walking initiatives. The Pedestrian AccessStrategy builds on these achievements by identifying newareas for action on the basis of what we know works.Achievements to date include:Investing in strategic active transport infrastructure.In 2008, under The VTP, the Victorian Government committed$115 million for bicycle lanes and shared walking and cyclingpaths, including $10 million to deliver walking trails in rural andregional areas.4Road Management Act 2004The Pedestrian Access Strategy | Page 13 of 44 pages
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