Task Methodology. This assignment reviewed the existing information, which was provided in the available assessment reports, checking that sufficient investigations were carried out, all factors were taken into consideration and the findings fully reported. The main aims of the assessment, analysis and reporting process were: • To permit consideration of the likely traffic, environmental, economic and social impacts of alternative proposals; • To allow the public and statutory bodies to comment on proposals taking account of their environmental, economic and traffic implications. All information presented in the reports aims to be: • Unbiased with both advantages and disadvantages of routes or corridors described impartially; • Easy to read using clear, non-technical language with the information presented in a logical manner using appropriate maps, diagrams, sketches, etc for illustration. It is noted that the route forms part of pan-European transport corridor IV and hence will link into other motorway networks in central and south-eastern Europe. Our review included the checking of compliance with local standards and, in addition, the principles set out in the Trans European Motorway (TEM) Standards and Recommended Best Practice Guide. It would therefore be desirable that there is no perceptible change of standard throughout the network. The existing Bucharest – Pitesti motorway and the recently constructed Sibiu bypass are generally compliant with the TEM requirements for typical cross section. Thus, the review by our key experts focused on a consistent approach to the standards used and compared with the design with the requirements outlined within the Trans European Motorway Standards and Recommended Practice. Also the international experience of Xxxxxxx’x team of key experts aimed to bring added value to the report by inclusion of recommendations based on international best practice.
