7.8.4. An alternative to economic led evaluation is to base scheme evaluations on some form of a logical, objective led framework. Essentially, a framework seeks to define the objectives of a scheme and to assess the extent to which those objectives are met - in
quantified terms where possible but in subjective terms where neither data nor methodology exist. An objective led evaluation requires definition of
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Policy goals which define the broad goals that the urban transport strategy aims to achieve; |
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Objectives to achieve the goals; and |
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Indicators to demonstrate the extent to which objectives are attained. |
7.8.5. A typical evaluation framework, for say a "corridor based bus priority scheme" is shown in the following table. It is stressed that the table is illustrative and is intended to show that more than economic evaluation is involved. The specific contents of a framework will vary with individual schemes and, of course, for small schemes, may be much simplified.
GOALS |
OBJECTIVES |
INDICATORS |
NOTES |
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To improve the efficiency and quality of transport along the corridor for people |
To achieve a net community benefit |
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Cost-benefit analysis of those impacts which can be quantified (bus, bus passenger, general traffic, accidents etc) |
Quantified indicator |
To increase bus commercial speeds and to increase bus reliability |
§ § |
Bus commercial speeds Bus passenger journey times |
Quantified indicators (NOTE: care must be taken in final evaluation to avoid double counting with costbenefit noted above) |
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To avoid increases in traffic congestion by restraining private vehicle travel (1) |
§ § § |
Car volumes Bus patronage - car use Commuter parking provisions |
Quantified indicators (NOTE: care must be taken in final evaluation to avoid double counting with costbenefit noted above) |
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To improve bus service quality[31] |
§ § § § |
Bus headwaysfrequency Numbers of bus stops with improved passenger facilities Numbers of bus stops with improved accessibility Passenger information |
Statement of facilities provided and subjective assessment of impacts in each category |
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To encourage cycling |
§ § |
Kms of bicycle ways Numbers of priority facilities at junctions and other facilities |
Statement of facilities to be provided and subjective assessment of impacts |
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To encourage walking |
§ § |
Kms of new or improved footways Numbers of road crossing facilities (at grade at junctions, grade separated etc) and other facilities |
Statement of facilities to be provided and subjective assessment of impacts |
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To improve safety of the transport system |
To reduce road traffic accidents of all system users (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians) |
§ |
Numbers of accidents |
Quantified indicators |
To improve security of use of public transport (buses) both on and off vehicles |
§ |
Potential for attack |
Statement of facilities provided (such as lighting, phones, CCTV etc) and subjective assessment |
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To contribute to the improvement of the traffic related environment |
To reduce vehicle emissions |
§ |
Changes in vehicle emissions |
Quantified indicator (if data available) |
To reduce noise pollution |
§ |
Changes in noise impacts |
Quantified indicator (if data available) |
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To keep unwanted traffic out of environmentally sensitive areas |
§ |
Traffic flows in designated areas |
Quantified indicator |
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To reduce severance caused by traffic |
§ |
Changes in severance and access for local residents |
State of facilities provided and subjective assessment |
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To minimize land expropriation necessary to achieve transport objectives |
§ |
Extent of land property expropriation |
Quantified indicator |
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To promote efficient use of resources |
To provide a cost effective scheme consistent to overall traffic management strategy |
§ § § § |
Capital cost Operating cost Maintenance cost Revenue (if any) |
Quantified indicators |
To ensure implementation |
To ensure that the scheme is consistent with defined traffic management strategy |
Subjective assessment |
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To ensure that the scheme is publicly and politically acceptable |
Subjective assessment based on public consultationparticipation |
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To ensure that the scheme is affordable |
Subjective assessment in relation to city budgets |
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