2007•Transportation Research Board 86th Annual MeetingTransportation Research BoardRequires access

Are Rail Transit Investments Worthwhile? A Discussion Paper

Todd Litman

Abstract

Several recent articles in professional journals criticize urban rail transit investments on grounds that they are cost ineffective at reducing traffic congestion. This paper responds to that criticism, evaluating the role that transit in general and rail transit in particular can play in reducing congestion and providing other benefits. It emphasizes the importance of using comprehensive analysis when evaluating transit investments.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

A significance statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Transit (satellite), Transport engineering, Criticism, Traffic congestion, Business, Rail transit, Cost–benefit analysis, Public transport