Unresolved tensions in the appraisal of road projects are undermining decarbonization and value for money

There are many weak, incorrect or outdated assumptions in the appraisals that were carried out of currently programmed road schemes says Phil Goodwin. He believes we should pause the controversial and expensive programme, and reappraise schemes properly, testing what contribution they make to carbon targets, their robustness to future climate conditions, and their correspondence with reasonable expectations on travel choices and needs.