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T.P.D.M.V.1.1(Al/2001)1.4.9 Transport Policy Measures1.4.9.1 The general approach to the development of transport policy measures for alleviating trafficand transport problems is as follows-(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)Policy aimsTo develop a number of transport policy aims based on the objectives set out in thetransport strategy "Hong Kong Moving Ahead - A Transport Strategy For The Future(1999)" and/or the study brief as appropriate;To develop a number of possible measures to address both the current problems andthe future scenarios;To establish a set of criteria for evaluating these measures in relation to the policyaims;To use the strategic transport model to evaluate the results of implementing variouspossible measures;To use the results of the evaluation to select proposed measures to meet some or all ofthe policy aims; andTo select those measures which are recommended to be incorporated into an overalltransport strategy.1.4.9.2 For most strategic transport planning studies, the main transport policy aims are to provide atransport system for the domestic and international movements of passenger and goodsvehicle, which is-(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) SafeOperationally efficient;Financially competitive;Economically viable;Within budget;Conducive to land-use and other types of development;Environmentally acceptable;Acceptable to public; andthrough the administration of implementable schemes.Criteria for evaluating measures1.4.9.3 The criteria for evaluating alternative transport policy packages could vary from study tostudy, depending on the nature of the measures under consideration and whether economicbenefits and impacts in terms of vehicle fleets, traffic volumes, speeds, etc. can bequantified.