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The Project Control Framework
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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The Strategy
Introduction
The M11 Motorway is one of the main north south transport corridors in England, linking London and the South-East to East Anglia and via the A14 all purpose trunk road, on to the Midlands and central England. The motorway has a key role to play in the development of Stansted Airport and the London, Stansted, Cambridge and Peterborough Growth Areas.
Policy Objectives
In order for the Highways Agency's policy objectives for the M11 to integrate with wider planning, economic and transport objectives, a comprehensive review of National, Regional and Local Objectives pertinent to the M11 route has been undertaken.
The Policy Objectives established for the M11 Motorway are listed below.
Environment
Government Objective: To protect and enhance the built and natural environment
Route Policy Objective:
| Env1 | To identify locations where noise levels are high and mitigate where appropriate |
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| Env2 | To seek to improve air quality (with special regard to Air Quality Management Areas) |
| Env3 | To use environmentally friendly lighting when replacing existing or providing new systems |
| Env4 | To ensure effective measures are in place to protect water courses from pollutant spillages on the motorway |
| Env5 | To maintain a clean and tidy route |
Safety
Government Objective: To improve safety for all travellers
Route Policy Objective
| S1 | To review the number and quality of service areas |
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| S2 | To review and where possible improve the safe operation of motorway junctions and links |
| S3 | To investigate where the provision of improved lighting would improve safety, without disproportionate environmental damage |
| S4 | To achieve a consistently high standard of variable and static signing along the route |
| S5 | To encourage road users to travel at an appropriate speed |
| S6 | To improve safety for non-motorised users (pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians) crossing the route at interchanges or bridges |
| S7 | To review the security of more vulnerable users crossing the route at interchanges, bridges or subways |
Economy
Government Objective: To contribute to an efficient economy, and to support sustainable economic growth in appropriate locations
Route Policy Objectives:
| E1 | To give priority to the strategic, then regional functions of the route |
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| E2 | To maximise the capacity of the route to carry people and goods with minimal environmental impact |
| E3 | To reduce congestion |
| E4 | To minimise traffic disruption due to traffic incidents |
| E5 | To maximise the availability for use of the route for users, and the serviceability of the road, structures and other highway equipment |
| E6 | To improve safety for non-motorised users (pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians) crossing the route at interchanges or bridges |
Accessibility
Government Objective: To promote accessibility to everyday facilities for all, especially those without a car
Route Policy Objectives:
| Ac1 | To improve cycle facilities at grade separated junctions |
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| Ac2 | To improve access and provide more reliable journey times for public transport |
| Ac3 | To improve facilities for non-motorised users crossing the route |
| Ac4 | To reduce community severance |
Integration
Government Objective: To promote the integration of all forms of transport and land use planning and development, leading to a better, more efficient transport system.
Route Policy Objectives:
| In1 | To improve user information |
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| In2 | To increase knowledge of user patterns and needs |
| In3 | To make better use of the route by working in partnership with road users, transport providers and operators, local authorities and those affected by the network |
| In4 | To contribute to Regional and Local transport and development plans |
| In5 | To recognise the two-way interaction between the RMS and all related MMS studies |
