Transportation Economics

Transportation economics (JEL R4) covers the economics of transport systems and infrastructure.

Scope

It includes transport demand and pricing, congestion, infrastructure investment, and transport policy.

Sub-topics

• General
• Transportation: Demand, Supply, and Congestion • Travel Time • Safety and Accidents • Transportation Noise
• Government and Private Investment Analysis • Road Maintenance • Transportation Planning
• Government Pricing and Policy
• Other

Core questions

• How is transport demand determined?
• How should transport be priced?
• How should infrastructure be evaluated?

Key concepts

• Transport demand
• Congestion pricing
• Infrastructure investment
• Modal choice
• Transport policy

Frequently asked questions

What is congestion pricing?

Charging users for road or network use to internalize the congestion costs they impose on others.