January 4, 2023

Economic Evaluation for Transportation Decision-Making

Publish Date
2006
Type
guide
Author
Todd Litman
publisher
Victoria Transport Policy Institute

This paper discusses the application of economic analysis techniques to transportation planning, including Cost-Effectiveness, Benefit-Cost Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Analysis, and Multiple Accounts Analysis.

The paper describes specific solutions to these problems, and provides recommendations for producing analysis that is accurate and useful. It discusses specific factors that should be considered when evaluating transportation policies and programs.

Topics

  • Active Transportation
  • Land use and Transportation
  • Transportation