摘要: |
Anecdotal information indicates that private investment and property value increases are associated with featured Complete Streets projects; however, the studies do not compare them to the economic benefits or return on investment of non-Complete Streets projects. Therefore, this research will investigate comparing investments in roadway capacity (i.e., projects that serve to increase private vehicle speed and/or level of service, without Complete Streets components) with investments that result in decreased private vehicles speeds and increased safety (i.e., projects that have some Complete Streets components). Such research will lead to a better understanding of the differences among such projects in creating jobs, spurring private investment, increasing property values, and overall improved economic impacts. This will help transportation agencies to understand the marginal returns that can be expected from investments in non-traditional project expenditures that improve accessibility of roadways for transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians and that reflect and promote community visions and plans. |