Kingston Dan
Member
Although I used to work in the transport sector (but not in a technical capacity) but not any more I'm intrigued by the debate on here (basically 'crayonistas' v 'experts'). I completely accept that we shouldn't simply be reopening rail lines willy nilly and Altnabreach's criteria seem entirely reasonable. But I also think we are in a climate emergency and lockdown has shown a new way forward of traffic and pollution free towns. It's now clear we have to have a massive modal shift away from cars and road vehicles and towards more sustainable forms of transport.
I was always of the understanding that there were more 'friendly' criteria for road schemes (because they were considered a public good and had no farebox) in comparison with rail. For example the borders rail project had to bear the cost of the various road improvements (not only getting rid of the historic level crossings but also responsible for a massive upgrading of the city by-pass at Sheriffhall).
I've googled a variety of studies to see what the differences are (see below) - but they're pretty old.
What I'd like to know is - what are the BCA differences (if any) between UK government analysis of road/rail/other public transport schemes and what account of climate/biodiversity/environment factors? Because I can't believe the billions spent on the Black Cat roundabout upgrade has any relationship to the benefits of some of the smaller rail schemes that get rubbished as 'crayonista' here.
file:///C:/Users/hp/Downloads/Fathy_Al-Tony_Thesis_1995.pdf
I was always of the understanding that there were more 'friendly' criteria for road schemes (because they were considered a public good and had no farebox) in comparison with rail. For example the borders rail project had to bear the cost of the various road improvements (not only getting rid of the historic level crossings but also responsible for a massive upgrading of the city by-pass at Sheriffhall).
I've googled a variety of studies to see what the differences are (see below) - but they're pretty old.
What I'd like to know is - what are the BCA differences (if any) between UK government analysis of road/rail/other public transport schemes and what account of climate/biodiversity/environment factors? Because I can't believe the billions spent on the Black Cat roundabout upgrade has any relationship to the benefits of some of the smaller rail schemes that get rubbished as 'crayonista' here.
file:///C:/Users/hp/Downloads/Fathy_Al-Tony_Thesis_1995.pdf