7.5 - Disbenefits during implementation/construction
- 7.1 - Benefits and costs of transport services
- 7.2 - Transport service user benefits
- 7.3 - Congestion benefits
- 7.4 - Accident reduction benefits
- 7.5 - Disbenefits during implementation/construction
- 7.6 - Other benefits and national strategic factors
- 7.7 - Costs to government
- 7.8 - Present value of benefits and costs
7.5 - Disbenefits during implementation/construction
Disruption to road users
Any increased travel time, vehicle operating costs, reduced trip reliability or increased accident costs to road users during construction should be included as disbenefits (negative benefit).
Disruption to existing transport service users
Disruption costs to existing users of transport services during the implementation of a new or improved transport service shall be included in the evaluation as a disbenefit (negative benefit).
Possible disbenefits include:
- increased travel time
- travel discomfort.
Disruption costs to wider community
Determine any significant costs of disruption to the wider community during the implementation/construction process.
