Transport policy in Dutch election manifestos: Estimating the environmental impact
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
9-2008
Subject Area
planning - environmental impact, policy - environment
Keywords
election manifestos, environmental transport policy, assessment methodology
Abstract
It has become a tradition in the Netherlands to assess the environmental impact of election manifestos produced by Dutch political parties. This paper shows that the assessment methodology chosen for transport policy proposals can lead to uncertain estimates. However, election manifesto transport analysis can meritably establish which election manifesto offers the most—and which the least—environmental impact, a robust result that does not mislead the public. The pros and cons of assessing election manifestos have been fiercely debated in the Netherlands. Following this debate and our own observations we conclude that another important merit of assessment is that it can assist political parties in making their election promises realistic and consistent.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract given by Elsevier. Copyright remains with Elsevier.
Recommended Citation
Annema, J.A., & van Wee, B. (2008). Transport policy in Dutch election manifestos: Estimating the environmental impact. Transport Policy, Vol. 15, (5), Pp. 283-290.
Comments
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