Reducing town-centre car use
Fictional decision exercise. A fictional town has £10 million. Forecasts estimate daily car journeys removed after two years. The options are alternatives; do not add their benefits together.
| Option | Capital cost (£ million) | Daily car journeys removed (Forecast) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus priority | 8 | 2100 |
| Cycle network | 5 | 1200 |
| Park and ride | 9 | 1600 |
Options
Bus priority
8
Improves journeys along several corridors
Uses road space
service frequency must be maintained
Cycle network
5
Connects schools and employment sites
Some trips and users need other transport
Park and ride
9
Intercepts cars outside the centre
Some users may switch from existing buses
Stakeholder evidence
Wheelchair user: Accessible services must be dependable.
Shop owner: Deliveries and customer access matter.
Student: I need an affordable route to college.
Use the resource
Read possible decision reasoning
A strong response can favour any listed option when its priorities and evidence are consistent. Compare costs with the available budget, use the daily car journeys removed measure accurately, and discuss at least one limitation. Explain why an alternative is less suitable for the stated priority. Estimates do not guarantee outcomes; identify further information needed before a real decision.