Developer contributions to transportation infrastructure may come in one of two forms: 1) a mitigating levy for any burden the developer’s project puts on existing infrastructure; or 2) a recognition that the developer or business that will be housed in the development will benefit from good transportation infrastructure, and so will contribute to that infrastructure.1 These contributions could be a physical element of the new built environment, like a bike path to a commercial area, or as a financial contribution to a region or municipality towards a larger part of the transportation system such as a highway or airport.
How it Helps
Developer contributions is one way to generate income towards infrastructure development.1 Developer contributions have no direct impact on health, but this can depend on the type of development. For example, this approach can result in economic benefits by supporting the connection between people and goods and services.
Implementing
Potential Barriers:
There are certain barriers that private developers can face, including political and stakeholder acceptability, as well as legal restraints.
Other Concerns:
Although developer contributions can improve transportation infrastructure accessibility for the surrounding residential areas, developers will need to ensure that their actions do not cause an increase in traffic volumes. This could result in greater exposure to vehicle emissions and noise, as well as introduce safety concerns for vulnerable road users.
Examples
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