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Most people don't drive for the sake of it. The 'induced demand' is actually fulfilled latent demand. People had journeys they would like to make but were unabl
by JupiterMoon 10y ago
Most people don't drive for the sake of it. The 'induced demand' is actually fulfilled latent demand. People had journeys they would like to make but were unable to because the journey time was unmanageable. Building the road allowed them to make the journey. Removing the road results in more unfulfilled journeys i.e. economic loss (e.g. people being unable to take a more optimal job) and social loss (e.g. people not being able to travel to visit family).
- awjr 10y agoIt isn't so much latent demand as the cost/benefit of travelling in by car is better than alternative methods. The problem primarily is around the exclusion of other modes of travel from the system. Roads need to be built with space for walking, cycling and driving and should prioritise walking and cycling. This enables local journeys to be removed from the road network.