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What are the benefits of an expanded road programme?

David Metz, Centre for Transport Studies, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E
12 July 2013
 

The Government has announced a major programme of road repair and construction (‘Roads boost and BSOG saved as LEPs get local transport cash’ LTT 28 Jun). While the case for repairs is strong, will the proposed new construction represent value for money?

A recent evaluation of 58 ‘major schemes’ implemented by the Highways Agency found time savings to road users at peak usage of only three minutes on average. The DfT’s appraisal methodology multiplies small time...

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