Models checklist

Issue

Criteria

Adequate (Y/N)

Suggested changes

Problem identification

Do the Terms of Reference clearly identify the reasons for undertaking or updating the model?

Context

Is the model being developed/reviewed in response to significant change A significant change in strategic context The Strategic Context represents the alignment of the proposed investment with the business problem owner’s priorities, regional and national priorities, other programmes and strategies and other organisations’ priorities (if relevant).

It includes:
the assumptions or view of the future, including transport and population growth, economic and industry change statistics, etc. 


* underlying/umbrella strategic documents, such as the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport or regional strategies, to position the outcomes sought within the strategic assessment against wider national and regional outcomes.  A problem with perceived significance may be identified in the strategic assessment but, when placed within a wider strategic context, it is acknowledged that it is not of high significance and does not present value for money Selecting the right things to do, implementing them in the right way, at the right time and for the right price. for investment at this time.

* the proposing organisation’s objectives.
is:


* a change in planning assumptions in relation to demographic (i.e. population or age profile changes) projections as a result of the next official census, or

* a change in planning assumptions relating to the nature and shape of dominant industries in the region, or

* a need to alter a region's RLTS or RPS to address impacts of projected sea level rises, coastal erosion or significantly increased flood risk in areas where key networks are at risk, or

* a legislative requirement to renew a region's RLTS or RPS.
Significant change pressures within the context of regional growth are:


* a change in planning assumptions relating to the nature and shape of dominant industries in the region, or

* impacts from sea level rise, coastal erosion or significant flood risk from climate change that threatens or is projected to threaten local and or key state highway networks. in circumstance or strategic direction?

Does the model build on existing studies, strategies and other evidence?

Does the model avoid simply updating and/or duplicating previous work?

Outputs

Will the model provide information that will inform and respond to national/regional and local strategic documents?

Will the model provide information that can be used for future planning and investigation activities on the transport network?

Does the proposal include a process to ensure that the model can be maintained and updated?

Funding

Does the study include indicative timing and funding plans and alternative sources of funding?

Does the study represent value for money Selecting the right things to do, implementing them in the right way, at the right time and for the right price. ?

Is there a multi-party funding agreement where more than one Approved Organisation receives benefit?

Technical review

Does the proposal establish a process for peer review by NZTA?

Does the proposal identify a process for developing a technical committee to oversee the development model?