TRICS (Trip Rate Information Computer System) is a database of trip rates for developments used in the United Kingdom for transport planning purposes, specifically to quantify the trip generation of new developments.Transport for London, https://www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/urban-planning-and-construction/travel-plans/monitoring-travel-plans
The TRICS Consortium describes TRICS as follows:
Release history
The database was established in 1989West Sussex County Council, https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/information-for-developers/pre-application-advice-for-roads-and-transport/ by six county councils in South East England (Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex). It is now maintained by TRICS Consortium Ltd, based in Barnet, London.
TRICS 8 launched in June 2025, overhauling the system, giving it a more modern, simplified look.
Developments
TRICS includes the following development categories: Retail Employment Residential Educational Health Hotel, Food, and Drink Leisure Marinas Golf Tourist Attractions [none]* Civic Amenity Sites Vehicle Refueling Stations Car Showrooms Vehicle Services Mixed New Communities *The programme has 16 categories, numbered 1 to 17, with 11 excluded.
SAM for Travel Plans TRICS have also developed SAM (Standard Assessment Methodology), a system to measure the effectiveness of travel plans.
References
External links Official site Example TRICS Output - application to Ribble Valley District Council