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Planning consideration

Public transport accessibility levels (ptal)

A detailed and accurate measure of the accessibility of a point to the public transport network, taking into account walk access time and service availability

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Last updated
28 January 2025

Research

What are some potential uses of Public transport accessibility levels (ptal) data?

In London, PTAL ratings are used as planning considerations to form basis for which sites can be more densely redeveloped, with the higher the score, the greater the weight of the argument in favour of the redevelopment

What's the value of adding Public transport accessibility levels (ptal) data to the platform?

this data can lead to more accurate scenario modelling of the impact, short and long term of proposed developments at planmaking and development management stages.