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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

Policy goals which define the broad goals that the urban transport strategy aims to achieve;

Objectives to achieve the goals; and

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

To improve the efficiency and quality of transport along the corridor for people

To achieve a net

community

benefit

§

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

To keep unwanted

traffic out of environmentally sensitive areas

§

Traffic flows in designated areas

Quantified indicator

To reduce severance caused by traffic

§

Changes in severance and access for local residents

State of facilities provided and subjective assessment

To minimize land expropriation necessary to achieve transport objectives

§

Extent of land property expropriation

Quantified indicator

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

To ensure that the scheme is publicly and politically acceptable

Subjective assessment based on public consultationparticipation

To ensure that the scheme is affordable

Subjective assessment in relation to city budgets