In relation to the priorities of the borough for local transportation planning, one local planner explained: "certainly, the issue is to favour walking trips first, to favour the use of active transportation and also public transport, the busses and the metro, and after that, there is cars and parking" (LP1).
George Osborne has toyed with the idea in public too, and Michael Gove is reportedly in favour of walking out now.
When I'm a paying punter, I'm very much in favour of walking out of something you're not enjoying.
The characteristics of these operations are in direct conflict with the urban infrastructure which is being increasingly redesigned in favour of walking, cycling and public transport, reducing the kerbside accessibility for last-mile operations.
Perhaps next month the Guardian could organise "fossil-fuel-free February" where fossil-fuel car users are encouraged to abandon their polluting vehicles in favour of walking and cycling?
If you eschew the expensive gym in favour of walking or running, and switch the ready meals for fresh fruit and vegetables, you shouldn't be out of pocket.
A petite and very sprightly woman in her 70s, Ms Li talked excitedly about how she had spent hours literally running to keep up with the big man as Gough eschewed the motorcade in favour of walking.
Strong evidence was identified to show that neuro-electrical muscle stimulation (NMES) and chest wall vibration (CWV) could relieve breathlessness in COPD, and there was moderate evidence in favour of walking aids in COPD and breathing training in studies of mixed cardio-pulmonary disease and COPD.
I would favour conversing while walking through my local park, or perhaps sitting with a pint in a local hostelry.
"Older people are less likely to drive, favouring public transport and walking.
