Is the local walking environment connected?

• How well is walking integrated with public transport? Are there, for instance, partnerships with public transport operators to develop local walking networks?
• Are routes to key destinations continuous, that is without barriers such as major roads that are difficult to cross?
• Are walking networks designed to give good access to key destinations?
• Is the distance to public transport stops as short as possible for people within the area served?
• Are pedestrian crossings sited on ‘desire lines’ where people want to cross to get to public transport interchanges?
• Have important routes been given sufficiently high priority, for example short waiting times at signalled crossings on routes to bus and rail interchanges?

Is the local walking environment comfortable?

• Do local facilities meet design standards, such as footway widths, good quality walking services, planning for disabled people?
• Is pavement parking a problem?
• Is there a problem with cycling on the footway?
• Are routes safe?
• Is the general condition of the walking surface clear of obstructions, broken paving, etc.?
• Is it easy for people to report footway faults?
• Is traffic speed or volume a problem?

Is the local walking environment convenient?

• Are the walking routes continuous, for example is the road raised to footway levels at junctions?
• Can streets be crossed easily and safely?
• Do existing facilities cause delays to pedestrians?
• Are there pedestrian signals or phases at traffic signalled junctions?

Is the local walking environment convivial?

• Is the urban design to a high standard? Is it as attractive as it could be?
• Are the pedestrian routes interesting?
• Are the footways substantially clear from litter and dog mess?
• Is crime or fear of crime a cause for concern?

Is the local walking environment conspicuous?

• Are walking routes clearly signposted? Is it obvious how to get to the shops. Leisure facilities or bus stops?
• Are local walking routes published? Are there local maps and are they included with travel and tourist information?
• Are there local walking schemes such as ‘Safe Routes to School’?
• Are street names clearly visible, and are there sufficient repeater name plates?