National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)
All public transport access points where you can get on or off public transport
- Design stage
- Test and iterate
- Datasets
- Frequency of updates
- Ad hoc
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- Last updated
- 10 July 2024
Backlog
Who asked for 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)' data?
Geospatial Commission - identified as a dataset to make data easier to find for the sector.
What is the driver for the request?
Existing planning requirement
Which 2024 focus area does the request support?
Modern planning software;Other
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What is the 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)' consideration?
NaPTAN is the national dataset for uniquely identifying all public transport access points in England, Scotland and Wales.
Is there legislation that defines 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)'?
No
Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)'?
Department for Transport
Which organisations do we think should publish the data?
Department for Transport
Is the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) a trigger?
No
Is the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) something to consult during plan making?
Yes
Provide information about when National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) is used during plan making
This dataset will be used to inform the completion of a Design and Access statement, required for most applications.
Is there any National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data already available?
Yes
What National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data is currently available?
- DfT (coverage: National; licence: OGL version 3; fields: ATCOCode;NaptanCode;PlateCode;CleardownCode;CommonName;CommonNameLang;ShortCommonName;ShortCommonNameLang;Landmark;LandmarkLang;Street;StreetLang;Crossing;CrossingLang;Indicator;IndicatorLang;Bearing;NptgLocalityCode;LocalityName;ParentLocalityName;GrandParentLocalityName;Town;TownLang;Suburb;SuburbLang;LocalityCentre;GridType;Easting;Northing;Longitude;Latitude;StopType;BusStopType;TimingStatus;DefaultWaitTime;Notes;NotesLang;AdministrativeAreaCode;CreationDateTime;ModificationDateTime;RevisionNumber;Modification;Status)
Do we think the data should come from a single source?
Yes
DfT are the authoritative source
Will a data standard be required?
No
Research
Do we understand the lifecycle of a National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)?
No
Do we understand how the data is created/produced?
We do not need to understand this at this point.
Where will or should the data be used?
N/A
What other planning considerations does it interact with?
National Public Transport Gazetteer (NPTG)
Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)? How do we expect them to use National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN)?
N/A
What are the planning needs for this data?
This dataset will help users to locate transport access points, including bus, rail, tram, metro, underground, air and ferry services. It will inform development management decision making through development of transport assessments / travel plans for access / design and access statements, as well as in planmaking, when assessing the suitability of a site, in terms of transport accessibility.
Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data?
As per above
What are some potential uses of National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data?
As per above
What's the value of adding National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data to the platform?
As per above
From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) data available?
N/A