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3 Stages in establishing a sQP
3.24 The main stages to be considered in establishing a sQP through to implementation are listed in the checklist below and highlighted in Figure 3.1. The further chapters explain the processes required to establish a sQP.
3.25 In establishing a sQP the transport authority must address some important questions listed below. Chapters 4-12 will seek to answer these questions and identify the stages that are required to be undertaken before the scheme is formally consulted upon and published.
Stages in establishing a sQP - Checklist  |
- Identify the aims and objectives of transport authority/authorities bus policy
- Is a QP the best way forward to achieve this?
- If so, is a sQP the most suitable option?
- What can the transport authority/authorities bring to the partnership?
- If the authority/authorities decide to develop a sQP, then what size and type of scheme?
- Can the scheme be adequately resourced throughout its duration?
- What facilities and standards should be included and are they achievable?
- Has the Competition Test been met?
- Can the facilities and standards meet the aims and objectives of the sQP?
- Have the views of the key stakeholders being taken on board by informal consultation and what are the views of the key stakeholders?
- Developing the detailed scheme
- Notice of proposed scheme
- Statutory formal consultation
- Changes to scheme
- Publish sQP
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Figure 3.1 Stages in establishing a sQP
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