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2.4 Ranking schemes
Finally, in order to prioritise projects with the same profile, a points
system is used. Projects which align with the ‘Strategic Focus Areas’
stated in Chapter 4 – Statement of Priorities, are awarded points.
Focus Area 1 – Greater focus on regional arterial roads, which is
considered of highest importance is awarded 5 points, Focus Area 2
– Greater focus on safety engineering for streets and roads is awarded
4 points and so on. In addition, if a project aligns with the short-term
challenges as stated in Chapter 4 a further point is awarded
It is important to note that GPS impacts are explicitly taken account
of in the prioritisation process via the Strategic Focus Areas, and the
Seriousness challenges and Effectiveness objectives.
Finally, all points are added up and the projects with the highest
number of points are ranked higher in the priority list than lower
scoring projects.
Figure 1 summarises the prioritisation process.
Figure 1: Prioritisation process
Activity
submitted
No
Discretionary
activity?
Yes
No
Committed
activity?
Yes
No
Generic
activity?
Yes
• Profile Seriousness and
Effectiveness as ‘high’
for all activities
• Rank above
discretionary activities
Rank above
discretionary
activities
Profile Seriousness,
Urgency and
Effectiveness
Generic profile
Seriousness and
Effectiveness
Profile Efficiency
Rank activities with same
profile based on:
• Strategic balance
• Short-term challenges
• Strategic focus areas
(include GPS)
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