# A Literature Review of Parameter-Based Models for Walkability Evaluation
## 4 Conclusions  
During the analysis of the relevant papers, it is evident that the used tools are officially recognized by world research organizations and supported by national committees for the evaluation of pedestrian and other non-motorized traffic, which is confirmed by the database of available evaluation tools. Several notable platforms for the research and distribution of freely available evaluation tools were identified:  
* [[https://www.activelivingresearch.org/](https://www.activelivingresearch.org/)]([https://www.activelivingresearch.org/](https://www.activelivingresearch.org/)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). * [[https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/sustainability-climate-resilience/community-livability-smart-growth](https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/sustainability-climate-resilience/community-livability-smart-growth)]([https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/sustainability-climate-resilience/community-livability-smart-growth](https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/sustainability-climate-resilience/community-livability-smart-growth)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). * [[https://drjimsallis.org/measures.html](https://drjimsallis.org/measures.html)]([https://drjimsallis.org/measures.html](https://drjimsallis.org/measures.html)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). * [[https://sdc.ahslabs.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/04/](https://sdc.ahslabs.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/04/)]([https://sdc.ahslabs.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/04/](https://sdc.ahslabs.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/04/)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). * [[https://www.road-safety-audit-wa.org/_home/check.html](https://www.road-safety-audit-wa.org/_home/check.html)]([https://www.road-safety-audit-wa.org/_home/check.html](https://www.road-safety-audit-wa.org/_home/check.html)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). * [[https://trlsoftware.com/products/road-safety/street-auditing/streetaudit-pers/](https://trlsoftware.com/products/road-safety/street-auditing/streetaudit-pers/)]([https://trlsoftware.com/products/road-safety/street-auditing/streetaudit-pers/](https://trlsoftware.com/products/road-safety/street-auditing/streetaudit-pers/)) (accessed on 19 January 2023). By presenting the original research, and the authors that created the evaluation instrument, it can be seen that most research was conducted in the United States, parts of Europe, Australia, and a small part of Asia. Observing the period of research or creation of individual instruments, it can be seen that the topic is very current and that it is treated in the context of contemporary world problems of life in urban areas. The vast majority of instruments are designed for micro-level evaluation, meaning that the details of the pedestrian environment are important to observe. The main aspects of observation in the papers are:  
* Physical activity;
* General or physical health, obesity, and body mass index;
* Movement (movement, path/route decision choice, type of walking: leisure; physical activity; shopping);
* Pedestrian behavior (behavior: rules of compliance, system functionality);
* Environment--built environment--urban patterns (land use);
* Environment--living environment (environment, climate, land, and air pollution);
* Social aspect--demography (gender, age, social, economic status). The groups that define the degree of quality of the pedestrian environment through parameters or indicators can be distinguished:  
* Design of space and infrastructure--Functionality of space;
* Safety and security (traffic safety, security depending on the level of criminality or natural phenomena);
* Aesthetic values;* Connectivity;
* Accessibility;
* Modes of transport--mobility;
* Comfort. From these groups arise 193 specific parameters that influence the quality of the pedestrian environment. Based on them, it is possible to create a model for evaluating the pedestrian environment because, in this way, a number of aspects that directly affect quality are covered.