Strategic fit for public transport infrastructure

Introduction

For the latest information, please see the Assessment Framework for the 2015-18 NLTP.

This section sets out the guidance on assessing strategic fit for activities within the public transport infrastructure activity class.

The public transport infrastructure activity class incorporates:

• work category 531- Public transport facilities major renewals and improvements

Default strategic fit

By default, the strategic fit rating for public transport infrastructure is low.

Requirements for medium rating

A medium strategic fit rating may be given if there is potential for a significant contribution to economic growth and productivity by linking people to employment or improving access to economic opportunities through significant improvements in one or more of:

• Providing more transport choice in major urban areas, particularly for those with limited access to a car
• Public transport network and interchange capacity constraints in major urban areas
• Transport interconnections and ease of changing modes in major urban areas
• Safety and personal security of users of the public transport system

Requirements for high rating

A public transport infrastructure project must only be given a high strategic fit rating if there is potential for a nationally significant contribution to economic growth and productivity by linking people to employment or improving access to economic opportunities through significant improvements in one or more of:

• Peak time public transport patronage in major urban areas for easing of severe congestion
• Optimising public transport services and infrastructure for increased effectiveness