The Safety Criterion comprises two sub-criteria: Accidents and Security. In the Part 1 Appraisal, practitioners should take account of impacts against both sub-criteria including:
- Identifying for accidents which, if any, user groups may be affected and develop projections of what will be the likely impact of each option; and
- Considering whether each option has any material impact on security for the users.
At the Part 1 Appraisal stage, a qualitative assessment should be completed using the seven point scale assessment, considering the relative size and scale of impacts. The supporting information could include:
- How will the option enhance safety for different types of transport users?
- Will the option involve gainers and losers in terms of safety? and
- Are there impacts on personal safety/security?
