Research and analysis
Evaluating local authority major schemes
This meta-evaluation presents findings from 36 local authority major schemes funded between 2008 and 2020 in England.
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This research report evaluates the local authority major schemes (LMS) funded between 2008 and 2020.
It outlines findings from the research, which include:
- delivery costs of the schemes
- if all the LMS could achieve travel demand objectives
- wider impacts of the schemes
- value for money of the schemes
The Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned Arup to carry out this research.
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Published 26 March 2026