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On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
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Route objectives
A12 and A120 Route Management Strategy
6 Route Objectives
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6.1
- Introduction
- Joint Objectives have been developed for both routes. Their developmentinvolved extensive discussion and consultation in which both seminar andworkshop attendees took part. These have been categorised under the Government'sfive main objectives for transport.
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6.2
- Environment
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6.2.1
- Government Objective
- To protect and enhance the built and natural environment.
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6.2.2
- Route Objectives
| OE1 | To limit the environmental impact of the route and its use; |
| OE2 | to integrate the road into the surrounding landscape; |
| OE3 | to enhance the visual quality and diversity of the route as viewedby the road user; |
| OE4 | to reduce noise levels caused by the road traffic and the roads surface; |
| OE5 | to reduce air pollution levels due to road traffic; |
| OE6 | to minimise the use of unsuitable roads; |
| OE7 | to use sustainable materials in all aspects of maintenance; |
| OE8 | to minimise pollution to water courses and aquifers; |
| OE9 | to keep the route clean and tidy; |
| OE10 | to promote and encourage travel patterns which reduce thenumber of vehicles using the corridor, and |
| OE11 | to implement the biodiversity and landscape management action plans. |
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6.3
- Safety
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6.3.1
- Government Objective
- To improve safety for all travellers.
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6.3.2
- Route Objectives
| OS1 | To improve safety for all users including cyclists, pedestrians and equestrians; |
| OS2 | to improve safety during hours of darkness; |
| OS3 | to contribute towards meeting the national safety targets; |
| OS4 | to improve the safety of maintenance operations; |
| OS5 | to improve user security; |
| OS6 | to improve user facilities and |
| OS7 | to reduce driver fatigue |
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6.4
- Economy
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6.4.1
- Government Objective
- To contribute to an efficient economy, and to support sustainableeconomic growth in appropriate locations.
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6.4.2
- Route Objectives
| OC1 | To reduce conflict between local and strategic through traffic; |
| OC2 | to minimise congestion; |
| OC3 | to improve journey time reliability for all users; |
| OC4 | to minimise traffic disruption due to roadworks and works carried outby utilities; |
| OC5 | to undertake works so as to minimise whole life costs; |
| OC6 | to promote and encourage a shift to other modes of transport, and |
| OC7 | to develop further opportunities for Public - Private Partnershipsto improve efficiency. |
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6.5
- Accessibility
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6.5.1
- Government Objective
- To promote accessibility to everyday facilities for all, especiallythose without a car.
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6.5.2
- Route Objectives
| OA1 | To promote and encourage sustainable transport modes; |
| OA2 | to improve access to sustainable transport modes; |
| OA3 | to improve conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and equestriansand other vulnerable road users, and |
| OA4 | to reduce community severance. |
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6.6
- Integration
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6.6.1
- Government Objective
- To promote the integration of all forms of transport and landuse planning, leading to a better, more efficient transport system
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6.6.2
- Route Objectives
| OI1 | To provide multi-modal information for travellers; |
| OI2 | to improve user information; |
| OI3 | to understand user needs; |
| OI4 | to facilitate the integration of all modes of travel whilstencouraging sustainable modes; |
| OI5 | to work in partnership with road users, transport providers andoperators, local authorities and others affected by the networkto make better use of it; |
| OI6 | to co-ordinate with and contribute to regional and local transport plans, and |
| OI7 | to contribute to the integration of transport and land use planning. |
