Identifying the sustainability of peri-urban cycling infrastructure by using the social cost benefit analysis: the case of the cycling connection between Argos and Nafplio

Abstract

The focus of this research is the investigation of the economic sustainability of a cycling infrastructure, which has a big length and suburban character. More in general, the scope is the examination of the positive impacts to the local society and economy of this cycling infrastructure. The study of this problem is based on the use of a Social Cost Benefit Analysis for two new cycling paths/lanes alternatives between Nafplio and Argos. In particular it is examined the impact of the future demand for cycling on the sustainability of this project. The study followed all the steps of a SCBA evaluation. The future demand is estimated by a questionnaire survey, interviews with local touristic agencies and literature. So it was found: (a) the probability for each alternative to become sustainable and (b) the optimal one.