Successful transport decision-making - Osmose

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Timeline
Decision-making process
The idea for a Park and Ride System was first put forward in 1974 by
the Institute of Transport Engineering (UDI). However, lack of finances
and other problems meant little happened until 1989.
The UDI then worked with the Institute of City Development (URM) on a
study of potential locations for the car parks. The creation of an
integrated public transport system in 1991 gave impetus to the project.
The turning point came in 1996, when the URM and the UDI worked
together on formulating the Principles of Prague Transport Policy. This
included a plan for a Park and Ride scheme. It was ratified by the Board
of Representatives in the same year. The UDI consulted various
municipality bodies on the best locations for the car parks, and
commissioned several experts studies from a consultancy.
All the major players were part of the municipality of Prague. Their
position in the decision-making process is defined by law. Most were
involved in consultations about the locations for the proposed car parks.
Engagement
Key players from the municipality of Prague included:
Board of Representatives, which ratified the transport policy;
UDI, the Institute of Transportation Engineering, the project leader;
URM, the Institute of City Development, which worked closely with
UDI;
The Transport Department of the Prague Municipality;
TSK, the Technical Road Service, which was responsible for
implementing and operating the Park and Ride scheme;
ROPID, the regional organiser of Prague's integrated transport
system (founded in 1993), which commented on the location of the
proposed car parks; and
DP, the public transport operator which provided ticket machines.
Others included:
PRO CONSULT, a private company which carried out studies to
decide the locations of the car parks;
Other local authorities; and
Oziveni, a non-governmental organisation for cycling, which
successfully asked for cycle racks to be installed at the car parks.
Tools and techniques
The project leaders held a public meeting at which individuals had the
right to make comments.
Despite the lack of wider participation, the project was regarded as
successful.
Scheme
Definition
Option
Generation
Option
Assessment
Option
Selection
Implementation
Outcome Monitoring &
Evaluation
1974
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1991 1990 1989 1986
The first basic recommendations for a
Park and Ride network are made, but it
is not a transport policy priority and
funds are not available.
Park and Ride proposals are updated.
Implementation targets are set and
rules for operation are defined.
A study is undertaken into the location
and operation of Park and Ride car
parks to identify factors likely to
influence the success of the strategy.
The launch of an integrated transport
system for Prague increases the
opportunity for a future Park and Ride
network.
Clear demand for Park and Ride is
identified, along with political and public
support.
The first Park and Ride car parks open.
New suggestions for Park and Ride
locations are included in the territorial
plan.
The strategic plan for Prague assesses
Park and Ride to be a sustainable
approach to transport.
A further Park and Ride car park opens.
City transport and planning staff commit
to producing an evaluation study into
the location of car parks.
Map showing the locations of the Park and Ride car parks.
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