Transport for London: 'Network Operating Stratergy' Draft

Transport for London (TfL) is publishing for consultation today the ‘Network Operating Strategy’ (NOS) which has been developed to set out how London Streets, as part of TfL, will successfully manage and operate the Capital’s road networks within the context of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS), published in May 2010.

The document is available to download from here.

This document provides a strategic framework for the operational management of London’s road network. It includes specific advice and guidance for those involved in day-to-day decision-making at TfL, London’s boroughs and other organisations involved with road management-related aspects of the MTS.

It sets out London Streets’ overall approach to the management and operation of the road network in London, building on the principles, policies and proposals set out in the ‘Managing the Road Network’ section of the MTS. It includes both those things for which it has direct operational responsibility and how it proposes to engage with London boroughs, public utility companies and other organisations with an involvement in road network management.

It is also intended to assist in the implementation of the developing sub-regional strategies and borough Local Implementation Plans (LIPs), as well as providing a framework through which to prioritise capital investment and ‘business as usual’ operational expenditure decision-making across the road network.

The NOS is part of a suite of documents prepared by Surface Transport, the TLRN Implementation Plan (TIP) and Highway Asset Management Plan (HAMP) which are both due to be published in due course.

The TIP records TfL’s aspirations for future investment projects on the TLRN that will create safe, accessible, attractive routes and places, through which traffic can flow smoothly. It also outlines their costs and benefits and how they contribute towards the MTS.

The HAMP sets out how TfL maintains its highway assets to meet user expectations, maximises operational effectiveness and minimises asset-related risks cost effectively.

TfL values the input and feedback from its partners and stakeholders and it welcome any comments and suggestions you may have regarding the draft document released today. The closing date for feedback will be the 15 July 2011. 

Should you have any comments, please follow the instructions on the Consultation Tool, or alternatively, please send your comments here.