The Amenity Value of Bicycle Infrastructure: A Hedonic Application to Greater Manchester, UK

David Hearne, Erez Yerushalmi* (Corresponding / Lead Author)

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Abstract

Using hedonic and spatial regressions, this paper estimates a significantly larger association between proximity to bicycle networks and property prices than previously reported. As cities face increasing challenges of congestion and pollution, many are implementing policies to integrate bicycle facilities and other active modes of transport. However, policymakers are slow to support these initiatives and remain skeptical due to the investment costs required and appropriation of limited land. Drawing on a large dataset of approximately 253,000 transactions in Greater Manchester, over a 9-year period, we find clear evidenced that a 1 km reduction in distance to the nearest bicycle network is associated with property values being around 2.8% higher, on average, and 7.7% higher in the central borough of Manchester. We also provide an applied example to rank new bicycle routes by comparing their benefit-to-cost ratios and a discussion on the property tax system.
Original languageEnglish
JournalEnvironmental and Resource Economics
Publication statusAccepted/In press (AAM) - 14 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Amenity Value
  • Bicycling Network
  • Bicycle
  • Bike
  • Hedonic Pricing
  • Greater Manchester

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