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Transport Assessment Report
| A Transport Assessment is
a comprehensive and systematic process that sets out transport issues
relating to a proposed development, identifying what measures must be
taken in order to deal with predicted traffic impacts of the proposal.
As a result accessibility, and safety for all modes of transport. There are three main under pinning factors considered in a transport assessment; Encouraging Sustainable Access This is achieved by reducing the need for travel. The private car is public enemy number one here. Managing the existing framework. |
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Efficiency of existing public transport networks can be improved via the implementation of efficiency measures. For example better time tabling on bus routes.
Mitigating Residual Impacts
The use of sustainable transport options should be considered when designing the development, i.e. there should be consideration for pedestrian and cyclists.
Do I need a Transport Assessment?
Thresholds for developments have been established:
| Land Use | Unit | Threshold |
| Hospital | beds | 50 |
| Dwelling Units | units | 80 |
| Offices | floor area msq | 2500 |
| General Industry | floor area msq | 4000 |
| Retail | floor area msq | 8000 |
| Cinema and Other Leisure | floor area msq | 1500 |
We at SWEL are always happy to discuss any question you may have regarding transport assessments so please ring / email us.
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Base Line Studies - Base Line Transport Assessment - Public Transport Assessment - Walking and Cycling Assessment - Road Network Assessment - Traffic Data and Traffic Forecast - Accident Analysis |
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