Good Practice Guidance for Transport Assessments in London Keith Sowerby & Hannah Shrimpton TRAVL Conference 14 th March 2006

Producing Good Practice n The project brief n The role of guidance n The purpose of the transport assessment n The process n The tools n The guidance

The Project Brief n What is a ‘transport assessment’? n When is it required? n How is it structured? n Who drives the process? n What decisions are based on the transport assessment? n What techniques are used? n How can quality and consistency be improved?

The Role of Guidance n What is unique about London? n The ‘strategic’ planning process n Different types of projects n How Transport for London is involved - LUP n The importance of information n Range of skills required n Engagement with TfL

The Purpose of the Transport Assessment n A Transport Assessment is a mandatory requirement n Identify critical policy conflicts/interactions n An inclusive document on all aspects of movement n The functional aspects of development n Identify reliance of development on transport infrastructure n Soft measures have to be valid and deliverable n Mitigation measures and planning conditions

The Process n Defining the development n Consultation n Scoping and structure n Pre-application discussions n Post-application questions and responses n Further information n The decision

The Tools n A guide to resources and information – PTALs, GIS n The use of trip rate sources n Contacts and use protocols n Mandatory techniques and models n Capacity assessments n Addressing major projects n Presenting information – ease of navigation n Glossary and toolkit

PTALs

Walk Catchment

The Guidance n Communication protocols with LUP n Consistency and inclusiveness with other documentation n Scoping checklist and core elements n Transport sub-statements n Source references and explanation n Sensitivity testing and robustness n Transport Assessment addendum n Reliance on mitigation/conditions