| Stage 3: Problem Assessment | |
| Problem assessment | To what extent does (or will) the problem impact upon the goals and objectives? |
| Current problems | How is the problem currently affecting the nation/ state/ region (city)/ locality? Quantify the extent to which the problems may affect the attainment of the goals/objectives. List the data and evidence available to support the quantification. |
| Future problems | How is the problem likely to affect the nation/ state/ region/ city/corridor? Quantify the extent to which the problems may affect the attainment of the goals/objectives. List the available data and evidence to support the quantification. |