TM06 - Public transport facilities – Above Green

(2 credits available)

Aim

To encourage frequent use of public transport throughout the year by providing safe and comfortable transport facilities.

Assessment Criteria

The following is required to demonstrate compliance:

One credit

Consultation has taken place between the local authority, developer, community representatives and public transport providers to establish the likely facility requirements. As a minimum, the consultation considers the following:
- occupants and potential visitors and their accessibility needs (the needs of occupants are informed by the demographic profile completed for ‘SE 02 – Demographic needs and priorities’)
- expected number of users at each public transport stop
- existing facilities
- provision of facilities and amenities.
The results of the consultation have been analysed and appropriate facilities are designed to encourage the use of public transport.
Shelters will be provided at public transport stops.
Shelters will be of adequate size to accommodate potential users of varying ages and disabilities.
Shelters within the development will be compliant with items A – H (below).

Two credits

Criteria 1 to 5 are achieved.
Shelters within the development will be compliant with items I – L (below).

Item	Description
A	Shelters will be designed and sited to provide protection from weather conditions taking into consideration prevailing wind direction, splashes from passing vehicles and protection from the sun, rain and snow (where applicable).
B	Shelters will provide a safe and comfortable waiting area for users, in particular shelters will be well lit and allow sufficient ventilation to avoid overheating.
C	Shelters will be visible to the surrounding environment and community.
D	Shelters will not obstruct other area users such as pedestrians and cyclists and allow sufficient room for wheelchair users and those with prams/buggies to pass with ease.
E	Shelters will have up-to-date time tabling information prominently on display in the shelter.
F	Shelters will provide sufficient seating for the users of the development for all ages and disabilities, as judged through the consultation with service providers and the local authority.
G	Street furniture will not be positioned where boarding/alighting is expected. Street furniture (apart from seating) should not be situated within the waiting area.
H	Secure cycle parking structures are provided near the public transport shelters/facilities to allow for transfer between modes of transport. The number of cycle spaces accommodated should be determined by the likely users identified in the transport assessment.
I	Litter bins will be provided by each shelter, positioned to avoid any interference with the use of the shelter. Regular refuse collection is negotiated with the local authority.
J	Shelters will have real-time timetable information feeds.
K	Where the consultation identifies a significant risk of vandalism, CCTV that covers the shelter and surrounding area should be installed and the shelter should be constructed of vandal resistant materials. Where CCTV is not legally permitted the shelter should be overlooked by surrounding buildings.
L	A renewable energy supply (with a storage capacity to work after dark) will be used to help power the shelters lighting and real-time timetabling displays.

Compliance Notes

Ref	Terms	Description
CN1	Shelter dimensions . See criterion 4	The dimensions for shelters is location specific and should be decided through consultation with representatives of the local authority, who in turn should relate their decision to the size of the development and the expected usage of the shelter.
CN2	Seating.See item F	Where seats are provided they should be in bright, “warm” materials with a non-slip surface, which is strong, easy to clean and quick to dry.
CN3	Pavement obstruction . See criterion 4	Public transport shelters should provide minimum obstruction to the pavement and a recommended width of 1.8m should be allowed for passing pedestrians.
CN4	Shelter from the elements/out of the weather. See criterion 5	Protection from precipitation and prevailing winds. Although this is location dependent, and will be judged by local authorities, it is generally expected that this will comprise a roof, and walls on at least three sides.

Evidence

Criteria No.	Final Assessment
1	Documentary evidence.of consultation.
2	Summary of the analysis and design specifications.
3, 4, 5 & 7	Design specifications and/or a copy of the masterplan and relevant site plans.

Additional Information

Public transport facilities, such as bus stop shelters, can be used to generate electricity for real time bus arrival information through the use of photovoltaic cells. Green roofs can be used to slow surface water run off and to provide habitat to enhance the ecological value of the site.