Ian Coles JMP Consultants Limited - TRICS

June 2005Understanding TransSystem Improvements & Future NeedsIan Coles - Data & Systems CoordinatorJMP Consulting© 2005 JMP Consulting on behalf of the TRICS Consortium

TRICS SystemImprovements & Future NeedsUnderstanding TransNew features in TRICS 2005(b)2005 data collection programmeDevelopment currently underwayFindings from 2005 TRICS User Questionnaire Proposed development for 2005/06Longer term development

New featuresin TRICS 2005(b)Understanding Trans Release date: 8th June 20052,198 survey sites, 4,749 survey daysAdditional details for public transport provisionExpiration notice for superseded software versionsOGV/PSV/Pedal Cycle trip rate calculations“Pop-Up” advice notes for factorsinfluencing trip ratesTRICS tutorial added to Library sectionTRICS Good Practice Guide added toLibrary sectionAmended Guide to Use Classes Order

Additional details forpublic transport provisionUnderstanding TransServices split by weekdays/weekendsBuses/trams/trains service frequencies splitApplies to all data input from 2005(b) onwards

Expiration noticefor superseded software versionsUnderstanding Trans Activates when 2005(b) is superseded (January 2006)Allows work to continue as normal

OGV/PSV/Pedal Cycle trip rate calculationsUnderstanding TransAvailable for all surveys fromAugust 1998Same format as existing trip ratecalculations

“Pop-Up” advice notesfor factors influencing trip ratesUnderstanding Trans Follows conclusions to TRICS Research Report 04/1“Does Historic Site and Survey Data Remain Valid to Use”Kent County CouncilAssists users by suggesting factors influencing trip ratesAppear at beginningand end of trip ratecalculation processFeature can beturned on or off

TRICS tutorialadded to Library sectionUnderstanding Trans60-page document also available from website atwww.trics.orgAimed at beginnersAdvanced module may followSystem demonstrations/training available

TRICS Good PracticeGuide added to Library sectionUnderstanding TransImportant document, will be updated each yearFully endorsed by the TRICS ConsortiumEncourages good practice when using the softwareUseful when producing data and auditing data from a thirdpartyLikely to be used alongsideTRICS data at PublicInquiries etc.Also available from thewebsite at www.trics.org

Amended Guideto Use Classes OrderUnderstanding Trans Amended Use Classes effective from 21st April 2005Full amended Use Classes document available withinLibrary sectionUpdates mainly affect pubs, cafes and restaurantsTRICS database fully updated

2005 datacollection programmeUnderstanding Trans2005 programme responded to findings of 2004 TRICSUser Questionnaire100 multi-modal surveys and 50 traffic surveysprogrammedSurveys cover all 12 regions and wide range of land usecategoriessurvey

2005 datacollection programmeUnderstanding TransSurveys by main land use category As of 2nd June 2005RegionRetailEmploymentResidentialEducationHealthHotel, Food & DrinkLeisureMarinasGolfTourist AttractionsCar Boot SalesCivic Amenity SitesPetrol Filling StationsCar Show RoomsVehicle Parts & Repair CentresMixedMulti-Modal121216569115Traffic211216443545

2005 datacollection programmeUnderstanding TransTRICS datacollection regionsScotlandIrelandNorthernIrelandCumbriaNorthEast RidingLancashireofNorthYorkshireWestKHWest Yorkshire NorthGreaterLincolnshire NELMerseyside Manchester SouthYorkshireCheshireNorthumberlandDurhamStaffordshireTyne &WearNorthYorkshireYorkshire &NorthLincolnshireEastMidlandsDerbyshireNottinghamshireLincolnshireWalesShropshireWestMidlandsLeicestershireWestMidlandsNorthamptonshireCambridgeshirWorcestershireeWarwickshireHerefordshireBedfordshireNorfolkEastAngliaSuffolkCornwallSouth WestDevonSGBNS BSSomersetGloucestershireDorsetOxfordshireWest WMSReBerkshire W BFWiltshireSurreyHampshireIsle ofWightHertfordshireWestSussexGreaterLondonEssexSouth EastEastSussexKent

Developmentcurrently underwayUnderstanding TransTravel Plan Monitoring data sectionEnhancement of site employee detailsRestructuring of site location categories

Travel PlanMonitoring data sectionUnderstanding TransFollows research undertaken by Napier University,EdinburghExtensive information on sites with Travel Plans to becollected– Travel Plan history/Target group– Changes in site environment and circumstances– Cycling measures– Car-sharing measures– Car parking management– Financial incentives– Public transport measures/Shuttle bus Pilot surveys planned for Autumn 2005

Enhancement ofsite employee detailsUnderstanding TransTrip rate calculations by Employees formost land use categoriesPercentages of employees living withinvarious radii of a siteMale/Female employee splitAmendments to apply to all sites surveyedin 2006

Restructuring ofsite location categoriesUnderstanding TransSite location definitions to be fully compatible with PPS6guidanceAll sites in database will be reviewed before 2006(a) inDecember 2005

Findings from2005 TRICS User QuestionnaireUnderstanding TransQuestion 1: TRICS is continuously developing.What improvements/new features would you liketo see included in the system?5 Most popular responses:– Larger database (top answer)– Facility to save work and continue/amend at a later date– More multi-modal surveys– Quicker and easier movement through theprogram– Move backwards in trip rate calculationprocess without resetting data

Findings from2005 TRICS User QuestionnaireUnderstanding TransQuestion 2: What problems do you experience when usingthe system’s data?5 most popular responses:– Lack of sufficient data (top answer)– Lack of more recent surveys– System not easy to use for an occasionaluser/beginner– Not clear how users have manipulated thedataset when presenting data– Lack of sites in brownfield locations

Findings from2005 TRICS User QuestionnaireUnderstanding TransQuestion 3: In recent years a programme of researchprojects has been undertaken. What new research wouldyou like to see funded by the TRICS Consortium in thefuture?5 most popular responses:– Mixed use developments (top answer)– Post Travel Plan implementationimprovements/differences– Pass-by and diverted trips– Deliveries and servicing– “City Centre Living” – multi-modal researchat city centre residential sites

Findings from2005 TRICS User QuestionnaireUnderstanding TransQuestion 4: Is the regional spread of data in our annualdata collection programme appropriate?5 most popular responses:– Yes (top answer)– More sites required in Wales– More sites required in South West– More sites required in Ireland– More sites required in South East

Findings from2005 TRICS User QuestionnaireUnderstanding TransTop ten land use categories (most often used/in need ofmore data)Office (most popular)Industrial UnitHouses Privately OwnedFlats Privately OwnedBusiness ParkFood SuperstoreIndustrial EstateMixed Private HousingShopping Centre (local shops)Hotel

Proposeddevelopment for 2005/06Understanding TransMany good ideas suggested by membersNeed to take into account technical issuesProposals to be approved by the TRICS Consortium

Proposeddevelopment for 2005/06Understanding TransInitial ideas for discussion (Page 1 of 3)“Save” facility in trip rate calculation process forlater amendmentsSplit “car occupants” between drivers andpassengersReview of development data by land usecategoryNew land use category: “Places of Worship”Separate land use category for Dental SurgeriesIntroduce “household composition” data forResidential sitesExport calculation tables directly into Wordtable format

Proposeddevelopment for 2005/06Understanding TransInitial ideas for discussion (Page 2 of 3)Add trip rate parameter/location values to RankOrder listOptional Parameter (with/without swimmingpool) for Sports CentresNew land use category: “Public House(without restaurant)”New land use category: “Convenience Store(e.g. “corner shop”)”Separate cars from taxis in survey countsSeparate bus and rail passengers in multi-modalsurveysSplit GFA by internal/external area for certainland use categories

Proposeddevelopment for 2005/06Understanding TransInitial ideas for discussion (Page 3 of 3)Split between housing unit types (e.g. semidetached,bungalow, etc.)Identify sites built within “urban regeneration”areasNew land use category: “Park & Ride”Add “Conference Facilities (yes/no)” data itemto Hotel sitesNew land use category: “Car Hire Centre”Enhancement of TRICS output in line with“Good Practice Guide”Highlight Use Classes alongside land usecategories in main menu

Longerterm developmentUnderstanding TransFurther development of TRICS website – a few ideas“Members only” area for additional TRICS informationSecure site for licensing and membership fee paymentOn-line version of TRICS software