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摘要

An economic study has found that investing in rail is the most cost effective transport solution to reduce road congestion in Australia's two fastest growing cities, Brisbane and Perth. Commissioned by the ARA, the 'Value of Action versus the Cost of Inaction' study found that investing in rail instead of roads would cost 57% less in Brisbane and 38% less in Perth and would achieve the same reduction in traffic congestion. The study confirms that investment in rail provides greater value for money than roads and is a more cost effective option to reducing congestion in our cities. To halve Brisbane's congestion levels, 2300 km of roads would be required, costing an estimated $46b, whereas rail could achieve the same reduction in congestion for $20b.