Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Tools

This page last reviewed July 2, 2008

The following tools enable staff and decision-makers to quantify the cost-effectiveness of proposed projects in terms of cost per pound (or ton) of pollutants reduced.

These tools are used to evaluate projects and to report on two programs in particular:  the Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program.


"Automated Methods to Find the Cost-Effectiveness of Funding Air Quality Projects"  

These automated Access database programs include methods for the following project categories:  cleaner on- and off-road vehicle purchases and re-powers; cleaner street sweepers; new bus service operations; vanpool and shuttle service; traffic signal coordination; bicycle facilities; telecommunications; and ridesharing and pedestrian facilities.

(Note:  The two database programs are identical except for the different Microsoft Access versions.)

(Note:  The two database programs are identical except for the different Microsoft Access versions.)



Methods to Find the Cost-Effectiveness of Funding Air Quality Projects

This Word document includes methods and examples for evaluating motor vehicle registration fee projects and congestion mitigation and air quality improvement projects.

(Note:  This is a hardcopy version of the "Automated" methods listed above.)


Determining the Cost-Effectiveness of Employer TDM Programs 

This automated Access database was prepared to assist employee transportation coordinators to assess the cost-effectiveness of measures to reduce employee trips.

For assistance or more information, please contact Jeff Weir at (916) 445-0098 or via email at jweir@arb.ca.gov.




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