Capturing the value of urban transport investments

Understanding the economic benefits of transport

A new experimental approach could be used to assess the economic benefits of urban transport projects by directly measuring economic benefits rather than transport outcomes. This method could be applied earlier in the process of developing a proposal than standard transport appraisal.

This discussion paper makes use of several data sources previously published by the Commission:

Final Report

Capturing the value of urban transport investments

A paper exploring options for assessing the economic benefits of urban transport projects by directly measuring economic benefits rather than transport outcomes.

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