A 0 indicates no impact or mixed impacts. Equity Impacts Institutional reforms can provide equity benefits by creating more neutral and transparent public policies with respect to transport planning and the distribution of resources. Actual impacts vary, depending on the nature of institutional reforms and how they are implemented. Table 3 Equity Summary Criteria Rating Comments Treats everybody equally. 3 Reduces existing distortions that favor motorists.
Individuals bear the costs they impose.
3 Reduces external costs of automobile use. Progressive with respect to income. 3 Increases affordable access and travel choice. Benefits transportation disadvantaged. 3 Increases travel choice.