UG335B - Assessment of the economic and social impact of clear zones
Overview
Background & policy context:
The Clear Zone programme aims to improve the quality of life in towns and cities by reducing the negative impacts of traffic.
Nine Trailblazer sites are demonstrating innovative approaches: Bath, Bristol, Camden, Leicester, Merseyside, Nottingham, Tyneside, Winchester and York.
Objectives:
The primary aim of this study was to draw together existing information to provide guidance to the Trailblazer sites on assessment of economic and social impacts.
Methodology:
The study began with a review of existing assessment methodologies, to build on rather than duplicate existing work. The review covered a wide range of methodologies that are being developed, or used, to monitor the social and economic impacts of planning, transport and broader urban policy.
This was complemented by a review of current monitoring activity by the Trailblazers and similar projects. A draft assessment methodology was then developed, and presented to the Trailblazer projects for comment. The draft methodology has been tested and developed further through case studies in two contrasting Trailblazer sites, Winchester and Nottingham.
The Trailblazers were again given an opportunity to comment on the revised methodology at the Clear Zone Forum in June 2002. Comments were also invited on the draft report in July 2002.
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