Research highlights ► In this paper a new transport appraisal method is developed. ► The model is redefined by assessing journey quality in Glasgow and Manchester. ► The model provides an alternative, but not a substitute to traditional cost-benefit techniques. ► This can help policy makers identify where to invest in future transport systems.
Abstract In the United Kingdom the New Approach to Transport Appraisal (NATA) is used to appraise the economic, environmental and social impacts of transport projects. This analytical tool has recently been updated, but still fails to fully evaluate individual’s experiences of transport. It is important to understand more about passengers current journey quality for an informed judgement on the impact of future schemes. This paper presents findings of a methodological tool that can appraise Transport quality of life (TQoL) on all modes of transport in one city. Quality of life (QoL) techniques were applied to the transport networks of Glasgow and Manchester to determine if this is a valuable alternative in transport appraisal. Effective assessment confirmed the validity of the method highlighting in both locations that fixed modes, particularly Light Rapid Transport, are providing a significantly better quality of life compared to the bus.
Assessment of transport quality of life as an alternative transport appraisal technique
Journal of Transport Geography ; 19 , 5 ; 1037-1045
2010-01-01
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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