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Introduction
The aim of this Framework is to assist Authorities and bus operators on approaches to the development of Park and Ride facilities. For simplicity, this Framework uses the term 'Authorities' or 'Authority' to refer to the roads authority, planning authority, public transport authority, Regional Transport Partnership or other body with responsibility for the transport issue being considered.
Although the Framework focuses primarily on Park and Ride facilities for onward travel by bus, in many circumstances the infrastructure could be planned and located to enable onward travel by other modes in addition to bus, for example, by train, car sharing, cycling and walking: in which context the facilities might be more appropriately termed Park and Choose. However, this Framework is generally targeted for use in relation to Bus Park and Ride.
The Framework highlights that the rationale for Park and Ride facilities, as an appropriate transport solution in an area, should have initially emerged from appropriate appraisal before any decision is taken to progress with the further development of these facilities. This could include through development of a Regional or Local Transport Strategy which has identified Park & Ride as a key element of an overall integrated transport strategy.
Emerging Park and Ride options should be designed to encourage drivers to use alternative and more sustainable travel modes which are at least as efficient as the car. They should also integrate with bus priority and quality measures on the routes involved.
This document sets out the high level context for the development of Bus Park and Ride for Authorities and bus operators, in a way that it is accessible and informative for key local policy makers and managers. This Framework is not prescriptive. It is consistent with the Government's strategy for working with the Local Government sector and with private sector bus operators, and recognises that it is for the Authorities to take the key decisions on taking forward any specific case.
The Government trusts that this Framework will help inform and assist in decisions about the future Park and Ride provision.
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