Table 1.
Example of guidance | Interventions considered | Main objective of guidance | Key principles of approach taken | Illustrative content of recommendations |
Public health guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence41 | ‘Interventions in the built or natural environment that encourage and support physical activity among all population groups’42 | ‘How to improve the physical environment to encourage and support physical activity’ | ‘Even if there is a policy in place to address these issues, the way it is interpreted and put into practice may vary both between areas, and over time in the same area’ | ‘Ensure (…) modes of transport that involve physical activity are given the highest priority (…) Use one or more of the following methods:
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Transport network management guidance in response to COVID-19 from the Department for Transport43 | ‘Changes to (…) road layouts to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians’ | ‘When the country gets back to work, we need them to carry on cycling, and to be joined by millions more (and) pedestrians will need more space’ | ‘The guidance sets out high-level principles to help local authorities to manage their roads and what actions they should take’ | ‘Local authorities where public transport use is low should be considering all possible measures (…) None of these measures are new (…) but a step-change in their roll-out is needed to ensure a green restart. They include:
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Emphases added.