Benefit
Cordon pricing in Stockholm contributed to a 3.6 percent reduction in crashes.
Experience with variable pricing systems around Europe.
2011
Stockholm,Sweden
Summary Information
This report covered a small-scale study that analyzed the cost-effectiveness of four variable pricing concepts: parking pricing, cordon pricing, tolling, and mileage-based user fee systems. Data collected from project reports and evaluation studies were used to examine operational issues and performance compared to the current fuel tax system. Detailed benefits data were provided for select applications.
FINDINGS
Stockholm, Sweden Cordon Pricing System
In 2006, an evaluation study conducted in Stockholm indicated that a cordon pricing system reduced vehicle-kilometers traveled (VKT) by 2.8 percent and contributed to a 3.6 percent reduction in crashes. (TRANSEK AB, 2006).
Transek AB. Cost-benefit analysis of the Stockholm Trial, 2006.
FINDINGS
Stockholm, Sweden Cordon Pricing System
In 2006, an evaluation study conducted in Stockholm indicated that a cordon pricing system reduced vehicle-kilometers traveled (VKT) by 2.8 percent and contributed to a 3.6 percent reduction in crashes. (TRANSEK AB, 2006).
Notes
See also:Transek AB. Cost-benefit analysis of the Stockholm Trial, 2006.
Goal Areas
Typical Deployment Locations
Metropolitan Areas
Keywords
None defined
Benefit ID: 2011-00773
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