Evaluation Framework
The evaluation framework used to assess 21 scenarios that passed through an initial filter is shown
overleaf. The framework will be further developed and added to before it is used for the evaluation of
short list options.
Other matters considered during the development of critical success factors within this framework
included:
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impact on businesses on Golden Mile - while this is an important consideration for LGWM, at long-
list stage, given the limited detail within the scenarios impact on business will generally be
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proportional to the amount of physical works that are undertaken. A more nuanced assessment
against this criterion may be introduced when concept designs for each short list option are
available.
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opportunities for businesses on the Golden Mile – is also an important consideration for LGWM but
ultimately is a function of the objectives (4) and (5)
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ability to accommodate an increased bus throughput – this is a function of improving bus travel
times and travel time reliability. Therefore, if investment objective 1 is achieved it will enable some
increase in bus throughput. Nonetheless the additional capacity for bus throughput will be very
dependent on the combination of interventions in the corridor. Therefore, at long list stage, the
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differences between scenarios will not be discernible. This criterion may be used when concept
designs are developed for shortlist options.
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compatibility with proposals to create parallel bus corridors - unless the parallel bus corridor does
not follow the Quays, this criterion is unlikely to differentiate between scenarios.
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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
1: Improve bus travel times and travel time reliability along the Golden
High Improvement
Medium Improvement
Low Improvement
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Bus Stop Delay
Bus stop delay is significantly reduced,
Some reduction to bus stop delay expected,
Minimal change
Increased bus stop delay
• Close spacing
addressing all key issues
as only some issues addressed.
• Dwell times
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• Short length stops
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Signal controlled intersections
Significantly reduced delay to buses expected as
Some reduced delay to buses expected, with
Minimal change
Increased intersection delay
SMEN
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multiple conflicting movements removed.
slightly higher proportion of green time
expected
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allocated to buses.
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Interaction with general traffic
All interactions with general traffic along the
Some reduction in interaction between buses Minimal change
Increased interaction between buses
• Sides roads
corridor section removed.
and general traffic along the corridor.
and general traffic.
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• Along corridor
• Intersection approaches
2: Improve convenience and comfort of waiting for, boarding and alighting High Improvement
Medium Improvement
Low Improvement
Negative
buses along the Golden Mile
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Waiting space available
Space available for large waiting area, free of
Some increase in waiting area at bus stops.
Minimal change
Decrease in waiting area at stops.
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pedestrian movements.
SMEN
TO
Legibility of bus stops
Bus stops regularly spaced, with standard length Some improvement to bus stop legibility.
Minimal change
Decreased bus stop legibility with
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C
• Bus stopping pattern
& simple stopping patterns.
complex stopping patterns and/or
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FA
A
• Ease of use
long stops.
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3: Reduce the number of crashes within the Golden Mile that result in
High Improvement
Medium Improvement
Low Improvement
Negative
pedestrian injury
Delay at signalised intersections, leading to increased pedestrian
Multiple conflicting traffic movements removed. Some reduced delay to buses expected, with
Minimal change
Increase in pedestrian delay.
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compliance.
slightly higher proportion of green time
allocated to pedestrians.
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Conflict between pedestrians and vehicles turning into or out of side roads
All vehicle movements in and out of side streets
Some vehicle movements in and out of side
Minimal change
Increased vehicle movements in and
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C
at priority-controlled intersections with side streets
closed.
streets closed.
out of side streets.
SS
FA
A
Conflict between vehicles and pedestrians when crossing at uncontrolled
General traffic removed from full section of the
General traffic volume reduced along the
Minimal change
Increased general traffic along the
the
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corridor
corridor
corridor
4: Increase the capacity for pedestrians to move within the corridor by
High Improvement
Medium Improvement
Low Improvement
Negative
improving walking LOS along and across Golden Mile
Footway Congestion
Path width enables higher pedestrian flow
Path width is sufficient to handle current
Minimal change
Reduced width or more
• width of path
without congestion.
volume without congestion.
obstructions.
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• obstructions in path
Suits users of all needs.
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Connectivity (Both along and across the GM)
High level of priority for pedestrian movements
Pedestrians need to pause and give way
Minimal change
Frequent need to give way to
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• frequency of signal-controlled crossing
along the Golden Mile (e.g. where side streets
along the mile.
vehicles.
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• ease / ability to cross at uncontrolled locations
are closed).
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Safe informal crossing points (e.g. median
Unsafe informal crossing,
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FA
• permeability of the corridor
Safe to cross the Golden Mile at any location
and low enough volume)
pedestrians likely to take risks.
A
(with caution).
Moderately spaced formal crossings (75m-
Widely spaced formal crossings
Closely spaced formal crossings (no more than
125m)
(more than 125m)
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5: Improve the place quality of the Golden Mile
High Improvement
Medium Improvement
Low Improvement
Negative
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Environmental comfort
Improvement to all
Improvement to some
Minimal change
Reduction from current
(considers noise, pollution, vehicle traffic volume, space for vegetation/LID)
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Opportunity for public realm enhancements
Improvement to all
Improvement to some
Minimal change
Reduction from current
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C
(feels safe, relaxed, provides for dwelling, seating, events, identity
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FA
A
contributors (like art works or celebrating heritage places)
, space for
hospitality)
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CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
1. Improved level of service for cycling
Greatly Achieved
Somewhat Achieved
Minimally Achieved
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scenario or option creates additional 1.5m-2.5m road
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scenario or option reduces the number of
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cycling LOS similar existing
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less space available for cyclists;
width for people who cycle / use micro-mobility;
traffic conflicts for cyclists / micro-mobility
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additional restrictions on use of Golden Mile for
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scenario or option reduces the number of traffic conflicts
users;
cycling;
for cyclists / micro-mobility users;
2. Resilience to network operational disruptions
Greatly Achieved
Somewhat Achieved
Minimally Achieved
Negative
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carriageway layout increases ability for buses to pass lane
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not applicable
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existing diversion routes are
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the number of available bus diversion routes are
closures or broken-down vehicles
unaffected (remain available);
reduced;
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ability for buses to pass lane
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the ability for buses to pass lane closures is reduced
closures is unchanged
3. Increase flexibility and ability to adapt as the
Greatly Achieved
Somewhat Achieved
Minimally Achieved
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city’s transport networks evolve
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scenario or option is equally compatible with a Taranaki
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not applicable
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not applicable
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scenario or option is compatible either with a
Street or Kent/Cambridge bus / MRT interchange
Taranaki Street or Kent/Cambridge bus / MRT
interchange
4. Ability to Demonstrate Tangible
Greatly Achieved
Somewhat Achieved
Minimally Achieved
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Improvements within the 2018-21 / 2021-24
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it is possible to complete delivery in or before 2022
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it is possible to complete delivery in or
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it is possible to start, but not
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it is not possible to start delivery before 2024
NLTP periods
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Supports increased volumes of pedestrians and is an
before 2024
complete, delivery before 2024
environment that people want to spend time in and
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