Abstract There is growing transport policy interest in identifying how governmental interventions may affect wellbeing. However, research on transport-wellbeing connections does not extend to monetization of wellbeing benefits, to enable alignment with economic values used in transport cost-benefit analysis. Such monetization could support improved transport policy and project sustainability analysis, involving economic, social and/or environmental trade-offs. This paper estimates separate monetary values for changes in subjective, affective and meaning centred (eudaimonic) wellbeing and examines their association with social exclusion. It also includes associated monetization of trip making, changes in social capital and in sense of community. The monetary values estimated in the paper all increase as household income declines. They support a transport policy and project appraisal focus that extends benefit/cost valuation beyond what is included in traditional transport economic cost-benefit analysis, helping to close a major gap in current appraisal methodology. Understanding the value of improving wellbeing highlights the opportunities to assist those at most risk of mobility-related social exclusion by taking more integrated approaches to transport planning and policy making.
Highlights This paper estimates monetary values for changes in subjective, affective and eudaimonic wellbeing. The monetary values estimated are substantial and increase as household income declines. They support a transport appraisal and policy focus that extends to include monetized wellbeing benefits and costs. This highlights opportunities for integrated planning to reduce mobility-related social exclusion.
Valuing changes in wellbeing and its relevance for transport policy
Transport Policy ; 110 ; 16-27
2021-05-19
12 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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