The skills, experience and attributes that J.A.Grant+ Associates can bring to your organisation include:

• Experience in planning for pedestrians, and other more sustainable modes

• Production of 'Walking Strategies' for neighbourhoods, Activity Centres and school catchments

• Pedestrian amenity studies to improve 'walkability'

• Wayfinding and signage strategies and the development of 'Signage Plans'

• Pedestrian Auditing, counting, and the administration of questionnaires

• Public consultation and focus group meetings to identify pedestrian problems and solutions

• The creation of high quality reports and presentations

John has a number of presentations available for prospective clients or public meetings – based on the theme 'Walkable-Legible-Liveable' which can be tailored to the client’s needs.

This approach is backed by many years of experience in government and consulting, and includes:

• Knowledge of the policies, organisational structures and programs of the State Government

• Knowledge of M2030 and its implementation priorities, as well as anticipated policy and program developments

• Understanding of the strategic issues and local area problems associated with increasing sustainable transport for the journey to school (walking, cycling, public transport, etc.); including safety, urban design, traffic control and the environment

• Knowledge of and access to a wide range of data and information sources

• Over 25 years experience in planning and research at the Federal, State and Local Government levels, as well as within the private, education and semi-government sectors

• Access to a number of Associates (both individuals and organisations) that can be drawn together to provide the range and depth of skills needed for successful project completion

• In the sustainable transport field a principal associate is Dr. Rodney Tolley

John was the organiser of the Melbourne Walk 21 Conference held in Melbourne in October 2006. The conference papers are available at www.walk21.com