Economics

Overview

The Economics section provides information on financing and the economic impact of transportation policy. You'll also find information and contacts for:

• Economic analysis
• Reports and Guidance
• Finance and grants

Key Reports

• The Transportation of Hazardous Materials: Insurance, Security, and Safety Costs
• Study: Assessing the Full Costs of Congestion on Surface Transportation Systems and Reducing Them through Pricing
• Investigation into Economic Feasibility of Exclusive Truck Lanes
• Study of Intercity Bus Service
• Expert Forum on Road Pricing and Travel Demand Modeling Proceedings

Guidance

• 2016 Threshold of Significant Regulatory Actions Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
• Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance
• Revised Departmental Guidance on Valuation of Travel Time in Economic Analysis
• Revised Departmental Guidance on Valuation of a Statistical Life in Economic Analysis