The arguments for managing commuting choices at the company level are examined. Use of a private car for the journey to work remains attractive because the driver does not pay the external costs of the journey (including the full market price for workplace parking). Alternative modes of transport can be made more attractive by minor changes such as moving bus stops to more convenient locations, displaying public transport timetables or installing bicycle sheds. It is suggested that cash alternatives be offered in lieu of free workplace parking but determining the market value of workplace parking can be difficult. Sheffield University and firms in California are used as examples. The potential of planning restrictions and public transport subsidies to reduce workplace parking is discussed. It is noted that cost benefit analysis has been inadequate in this area of research. For the covering abstract see ITRD E116128.
Samenvatting