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New appraisal rules set to boost cycling and walking schemes

21 September 2006
The benefit:cost ratio of the three cycle schemes studied by Sustrans ranged from 14.9:1 to 32.5:1
The benefit:cost ratio of the three cycle schemes studied by Sustrans ranged from 14.9:1 to 32.5:1

 

Measures to improve walking and cycling have benefit:cost ratios far in excess of any other local transport measures, according to assessments carried out by transport charity Sustrans using the DfT's new walking and cycling scheme appraisal guidance that is due to be published imminently.

The guidance will, for the first time, enable a monetary valuation to be placed on the costs and benefits of cycling and walking schemes such as new cycle routes and road crossings. In doing so, it will...

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