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4. Developing the Taxi Transformation Plan - SPAD

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2. Assessment of Current Conditions<br />

2.1) Introduction<br />

Chapter 2 provides an outline of <strong>the</strong> key considerations in <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> GKL/KV LPTMP.<br />

The starting point is <strong>the</strong> understanding of <strong>the</strong> existing conditions in <strong>the</strong> GKL/KV region in relation<br />

to taxi. This is based on engagement with stakeholders to collate data and identify key problems<br />

and issues.<br />

2.2) Regional LPTMP Development<br />

In developing <strong>the</strong> Regional LPTMPs, a process of 9 stages are undertaken as outlined in figure 2.1.<br />

Having identified <strong>the</strong> existing situation through analysis of data and stakeholder engagement, a<br />

review of <strong>the</strong> forecast travel situation in <strong>the</strong> region is indentified. The key factors in <strong>the</strong><br />

assessment are travel demands, including population (and employment), accessibility, travel<br />

pattern and travel time. Additionally, o<strong>the</strong>r considerations such as network, land use and known<br />

technical constraints are assessed (see Figure 2.1). Land use data is assembled from local<br />

authorities to reflect future population and employment changes identified in Structure <strong>Plan</strong>s and<br />

Local <strong>Plan</strong>s. The Regional LPTMP ensures alignment of state-level public transport plans and <strong>the</strong><br />

National LPT Policy, whilst placing importance on inclusion of state-specific requirements. This is<br />

achieved through a consultive process and collaboration between State authorities and <strong>SPAD</strong> in<br />

developing <strong>the</strong> Regional LPTMPs. Additionally, <strong>the</strong> Regional LPTMPs recognise <strong>the</strong> need for<br />

consistency between state plan directives and <strong>the</strong> necessity for public transport. Therefore <strong>the</strong><br />

Regional LPTMP takes account of <strong>the</strong> location of major development areas which need to be served<br />

by public transport.<br />

Figure 2.1: Key Considerations in <strong>the</strong> LPTMP Assessment<br />

TRAVEL DEMAND<br />

Population (and employment)<br />

Accessibility<br />

Travel Pattern<br />

Travel Time<br />

• Population spread and<br />

household size<br />

• Employment<br />

• Number of jobs within a 75<br />

minute catchment -<br />

accessibility index<br />

• Origin and destination with<br />

level of demand according to<br />

time of travel<br />

• Compare between private and<br />

public transport including first<br />

and last mile (weighted /<br />

non-weighted)<br />

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS<br />

Network (road, rail)<br />

Land Use<br />

Known Technical Constraints<br />

• Existing and planned<br />

(committed) network<br />

• Used by transport model to<br />

generate <strong>the</strong> number and<br />

pattern of trips in <strong>the</strong> future<br />

• Affects viability of <strong>the</strong> type of<br />

mode<br />

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