Comprehensive Evaluation of Walking Benefits PDF - Walk21

Benefit CategoriesCategory Examples Factors Affecting Their MagnitudeImproved walking andcycling conditions.Increased walkingand cycling activityReduced automobiletravelLand use impacts.Direct benefits to existing and new usersfrom having convenient and safe walkingand cycling conditions, plus option valueand equity benefitsUser enjoyment and health benefitsCongestion reduction, road and parkingfacility cost savings, consumer savings,accident reductions, energy conservationand emission reductionsMore compact and accessible land usedevelopment (“smart growth”). Supportfor planning objectives such as urbanredevelopment and habitat preservation.Degree of improvement. Number and type ofpotential users. Whether it improves basicmobility for disadvantaged people.Amount walking and cycling increases. Numberand type of users. Whether it helps currentlysedentary people achieve physical activitytargets.Amount and type of automobile travel reduced(reductions in urban-peak travel tend toprovide large benefits).Degree that a policy or project supports landuse planning objectives.