Case Studies

The case studies on this site describe benefit-cost analyses for actual projects. They may be helpful in demonstrating the value of benefit-cost analysis and showing how it can be used. For people who might wish to use these analyses as models, each case study includes a critique noting strengths and shortcomings of the analysis and a reference to the case study source. Case studies are for:

• • Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Program: United States

  • I-205/580 Ultimate Truck Bypass: California

  • Electronic Toll Collection on the Carquinez Bridge: California

  • Seattle Monorail: Seattle, Washington

  • Public Transport Signal Priorities and Real-Time Passenger Information: Helsinki, Finland

  • Banning of Studded Tires: Sapporo, Japan

  • Airport Runway Expansion: Rock County, Wisconsin