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Opinion of tools
Name der Fallstudie
Ebbw Valley Railway
Bahnstrecke Ebbw Valley
Name of tool
Demand forecasts
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
Demand forecasting was used as a tool as a method of eliminating a number of station sites, to reduce the numbers to those that would be most practical and appropriately sited. Consultants from Capita Symonds chose demand forecast models, as a tool to accurately reflect potential demand forecasts for the scheme. Other tools typically considered include framework analysis and trial and error evaluation but demand forecasting was selected as it was considered the most suitable.</p>
<p>These tools were used as the project was in conjunction with a third party and not just undertaken on behalf of network rail. This therefore would not be common practice for a new rail development.</p>
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
The tools were used to establish whether the project was sustainable, otherwise it would not be practical to reopen the line. In particular the Demand Forecast model makes assumptions which may not always be accurate. The model was based upon results of questionnaire. Can be viewed as time consuming and expensive to produce.
Name of tool
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
An EIA is a statutory requirement for projects of a certain size and scale and therefore had to be implemented within the project. Prepared in accordance with The Town and County Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulation 1999 no alternative tools fulfil the requirements.
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
All tools were successfully implemented.
Name of tool
Feasibility Study
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
A feasibility study was used to forecast demand for the railway and investigated the cost and potential use of options such as bus, light rail and heavy rail. Consultants from Capita Symonds chose the tool. </p>
<p>It was decided to use Feasibility Studies because it was a standard tool used to establish the feasibility of a proposed project. Other tools were considered but this tool was selected as it was considered the most suitable. </p>
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
All tools were successfully implemented.
Name of tool
Public consultation exercise
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
The exercise was completed in order to gauge the opinion of the local stakeholders and in particular the public. Consultants from Capita Symonds selected the tool to ensure the public were adequately consulted about the proposed scheme. Other tools were considered but this tool was selected as it was considered the most suitable.
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Needed to ensure the public were aware of the proposed consultation.
Name of tool
Road side questionnaires
Opinion of tool - argumentation for choosing the tool
This tool was used in order to find peoples sensitivity to cost and time in terms of the maximum journey time people are willing to travel. This indicated the number of stations/stops that the journey should consist of. The tool was selected by consultants from Capita Symonds, based upon the information that was required to be collated. Other tools were considered but this tool was selected as it was considered the most suitable.
Opinion of tool - barriers for the tool implementation
Results are limited by the number of respondents as not everyone can be approached.
Opinion of tool - assessment by tool users
The tools were used to identify constraints and solutions were then proposed. An unexpected consequence of the public Consultation was that the public were aware of the proposals and were ready to object when planning application was made.
The tools used in this project are standard tools which are suitable for intended use and can be adapted to reflect local context. These tools are recognised tools and would be used in future cases.
Opinion of tool - reviewer\'s assessment
Environmental Impact Assessments
While EIAs are completed in an attempt to:
? improve the quality of a final decision regarding a project,
? the transparency and quality of the whole decision-making procedure,
? more effective public participation and
? better public acceptance of the final decision,
the results consist of collected "objective" information regarding potential impacts (quantitative or qualitative) .
Additionally for a large assessment the EIA covers only environmental issues, and does not consider the other pillars of sustainability (social and economic impacts), this requires further impact assessments to be completed which are not required under legislation.
Public consultation exercise
This tool was used thoroughly and effectively. Widespread public support for the scheme was a positive outcome of the informative approach. On a critical note, the public consultation exercise was a late in the time scale of the project as the choice of station siting had already been made, with consultation exercise presenting six chosen stations.
Welche Tools wurden verwendet, um Nachhaltigkeit zu beurteilen?
Demand forecasts
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment
Public consultation exercise
Road side questionnaires
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