@article{ref1,
title="Assessing the economic benefits of active transport policy pathways: opportunities from a local perspective",
journal="Transportation research interdisciplinary perspectives",
year="2021",
author="Gravett, Natalie and Mundaca, Luis",
volume="11",
number="",
pages="e100456-e100456",
abstract="Combined with concerns about climate change, air pollution and human health, the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed the use of and policy interest in active transport (AT) modes, namely cycling and walking. However, we note a high degree of uncertainty and lack of assessments addressing the economic benefits of AT policies; particularly when they are used as a mix of policies at the local level. This study aims to address this knowledge gap. We use the city of Oxford as a case study and apply the WHO Health Economic Assessment Tool and different baselines to assess four policy packages promoting a mode shift to AT for the 2030-2050 period. In total, 312 policy scenarios were produced and analysed. <br><br>RESULTS show that a policy mix that maximises economic benefits entails bike-sharing, cycle parking, training and education, low traffic neighbourhoods, e-bike grants, a workplace parking levy and increased use of a 'cycle-to-work' Scheme. Considering the health impacts from increased physical activity and avoided CO2 emissions, benefits are estimated in the range of: 62-256 prevented premature deaths; 18-50 million tonnes of avoided CO2e emissions; resulting in a total gross benefit of €3.45-11.28 billion. These impacts remain high and robust when key input parameters are tested via a sensitivity analysis. We conclude that investing in AT policy measures represents a multi-faceted low-carbon opportunity that should not be missed by policymakers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2590-1982",
doi="10.1016/j.trip.2021.100456",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2021.100456"
}