Policy paper

Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport

A transport analysis strategy that uses people-focused evidence to identify the most effective interventions and drive value for money.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 28 May 2026

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Documents

Appraisal modelling and evaluation strategy for transport

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Transport evaluation programme 2026

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Transport appraisal review

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Transport appraisal review: DfT response

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Details

The appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy (AMES) sets out plans to improve our methods and guidance over the next 5 years, to ensure they meet:

• the changing needs of society
• the evolving objectives of decision makers

This publication includes: 

• the strategy

• the evaluation programme 

• the outcome of the transport appraisal review, an independent review of our appraisal methods and draft strategy 

• the Department for Transport’s response to the transport appraisal review

Published 28 May 2026