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60 University of Bremen - Toolbox https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/afoot/toolbox [Translate to English:] Toolbox en University of Bremen Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:46:39 +0100 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:46:39 +0100 University of Bremen content-377912 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:16:29 +0100 Promoting active mobility among the older population https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/afoot/toolbox#c377912 The toolbox “Promoting active mobility among the older population“ is a compilation of practical information for mobility-promoting and age-friendly municipal development. The toolbox is a supplement to the guidelines. It is developed within the second funding period of the project AFOOT “Securing urban mobility of an ageing population”. Starting with a glossary and a collection of best practice, the toolbox is going to be complemented by hands-on tips, e.g. for conducting a local analysis, throughout the second funding phase until 2022. Available parts of the toolbox (all parts in German): <ul> <li>Part 1: AFOOT-Glossary Glossary of important terms and concepts from the fields of health promotion, urban planning and planning for active mobility (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123280" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 2: AFOOT-Collection of best practice examples Best practice referring to completed projects, useful guidelines, potential structures for cooperation, participatory survey methods and freely available databases (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123284" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 3: Guidelines compact A short summary of the comprehensive guidelines on „Promoting active mobility among the older population:&nbsp; guidelines for the cooperation of municipal planning and building authorities and public health authorities in small and medium-sized towns in Germany“ (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123282" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 4: Community facilities that promote healthy aging in neighbourhoods A short expert report which underlines the importance of social contacts for healthy ageing and illustrates the potential options for municipal action (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123283" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 5: Cycling in old age A short expert report that underlines the relevance and special requirements of cycling of the elderly and shows the potential options for municipal action (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123281" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 6: Intersectoral and intermunicipal cooperation Guidance on intersectoral and intermunicipal cooperation based on the experiences of the urban transition lab (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123288" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 7: Involving older residents Guidance for the participation of older residents in the design of age-friendly neighbourhoods based on the experiences of the urban transition lab (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123286" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 8: Application of the indicator set for a baseline assessment Guidance for carrying out a baseline assessment on active mobility and health based on the experiences of the urban transition lab (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123285" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download </a>here)</li> <li>Part 9: Small-scale spatial analyses of the age structure and accessibility of everyday destinations Guidance for GIS-based small-scale spatial analyses of the age structure and accessibility of destinations based on the experiences of the urban transition lab (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=123287" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 10: Living environment factors to promote the active mobility among older adults in small and medium-sized cities Summary of the results of the cross-sectional study in AFOOT, which identifies factors influencing the built environment for the active mobility of older adults and gives concrete recommendations for action (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=146943" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">download</a> here)</li> <li>Part 11: Needs of vulnerable groups in small and medium-sized towns Summary of the results of the cross-sectional study in AFOOT, which shows design preferences of older adults aged 65+ with regard to public street space and gives concrete recommendations for action <a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=146944" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">(download</a> here)</li> </ul> Content