A2PT Checklist for PT stations and surrounding

Challenge addressed: Lack of structured knowledge about deficiencies

Many public transport stations have deficiencies in one form or another. These can relate to the station's facilities themselves, for example, regarding information services or accessibility. However, a particular problem is often the continuous and safe accessibility by bicycle or on foot. Without structured knowledge of existing deficiencies, targeted measures cannot be derived and prioritized.

Solution implemented: Checklist for multimodality checks

The checklist developed and applied in the Interreg Danube Region project "Active2Public Transport" enables a structured assessment of station facilities, focusing on multimodality, and routes to or from the station for cyclists and pedestrians. The checklist has been tested at train and bus stations of varying sizes and identifies areas for improvement in a standardized format.
 

Results achieved: Improvement in quality and accessibility of PT stations 

Before applying the checklist, the partners carried out a field test to identify possibilities to improve its usability. At the end the checklist was used for the assessment of 45 public transport stations and their surroundings as part of the A2PT project. With its help, deficiencies in various aspects could be identified, necessary actions determined, and solutions developed. The results of the expert assessments were discussed during working group meetings involving the responsible authorities. The feedback of the users was very positive. The checklist is to be considered a good practice because it provides a tested, comprehensive but structured approach to get an overview of the current conditions of a public transport station and its surrounding. It can be applied for different settings and doesn’t require extensive training of the auditors. Besides just focussing on the station itself the checklist widens the assessment focus on walking and cycling catchments raising the attention of planers and decision makers to consider the possibilities of pedestrians and cyclists to get to the station comfortable and safe.

Lessons learned: Ensure broad applicability

Structured knowledge about deficiencies in public transport access is insufficient. Using a checklist like the A2PT checklist can be a good solution here. When designing the checklist, it is important to ensure consistent data collection quality, even with different data collection personnel, through clarity and supplementary information. For a professional interpretation of the need for action, the data collection should always be accompanied by photographic documentation.
 

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Contact: Mobility Center Burgenland – Business Agency Burgenland https://www.b-mobil.info/de/

Publications: https://interreg-danube.eu/storage/media/01KHBBB8S33X79TJP7YBZCTAVM.pdf