11th Annual Evaluation Report

This document describes an evaluation of the Local Network Management Schemes (LNMS) as presented in the POPE of LNMS Annual Report 2014 by Atkins Ltd. for the Highways Agency. The LNMS aims to enhance safety, economy, and environmental aspects of transportation, with a focus on the accuracy of project appraisals and the effectiveness of implemented schemes. The evaluation utilized Post-Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) and a review of over 2,000 Project Appraisal Reports (PARs) spanning 11 years. Findings indicate that the LNMS has been cost-effective, saving numerous accidents and vehicle hours, particularly in the first year of operation. Safety benefits were generally underestimated, while journey time benefits were overestimated for less expensive schemes. The report underscores the need for accurate data and maintenance plans, and suggests improvements in evaluation methods, including better forecasting and aftercare for environmental schemes. It concludes that the LNMS provides good value for money, with recommendations for refining future evaluations and scheme implementations. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Highways Agency
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Generic research method
• Value for money methods: Cost-benefit analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: December 2014

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes