Assessing the monetary value of active transport and e-micromobility: A systematic review

Abstract

Costs/benefits research to support active transport/electric micromobility investments are needed for optimal investment of public funds. This systematic review provides an evidence base of the economic effects of active transport and electric micromobility modes. Previous reviews including non-health benefits of active transport have been limited to Europe. Twenty-three studies from both the academic and grey literature were included in the review. Values for walking ranged from USD −0.25 ∼ 4.25/km, values for cycling ranged from USD −1.00 ∼ 1.95/km, and values for e-bike and e-scooter ranged from USD −0.44 ∼ 1.15/km. The largest benefit for active transport was due to health parameters. There were large variations in monetised benefits; some studies incorporated only certain types of benefits. Research gaps included inconsistent evidence for assumptions and a lack of data especially for electric micromobility modes. The quality of grey literature also varied.

Keywords

• Walking and cycling
• E-bike and e-scooter
• $ per kilometre
• Cost benefit analysis
• Active transport
• E-micromobility