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Interesting developments relating to the theory and actuality of transport project appraisals and spending decisions fill our news pages this time , with a special expert look at the practical choices facing the government in fulfilling its ambitious infrastructure plans.
Our main story reports on belatedly released data concerning active travel benefits, and issues surrounding this policy area. The reports show a prospective excellent return on investment, which perhaps ought to help determine upcoming Government spending decisions. Related items we cover look at new thinking on appraisal within the Department for Transport, Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, and Transport for the North. Plus the latest developments on some high profile projects including the Lower Thames Crossing and West Yorkshire's Rapid Transit plans.
Other news includes new insights in travel patterns, more discussion about school transport and on transport integration and connectivity . We report on some interesting political moves including the defection from Labour to the Greens of a leading London councillor and transport campaigner, and policy announcements ahead of the Senedd elections in Wales. We have new announcements on transport planning and the new era of Spatial Development Strategies, including a report on a debate in Parliament. There are several items on the significant deployment of new digital technologies.
Our expert contributor in this issue Professor Stephen Glaister who considers in depth the Government's challenges in funding its extensive transport infrastructure wish list and the likelihood that the private sector can come to the rescue, which he feels is overstated. In his Editorial Opinion, Peter Stonham looks at the theory and practice of appraisal, priority setting and decision-making about transport expenditure, in the light of political realities.
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