Cost - benefit analysis of a chosen cycling path supported from ROP NUTS II Central Bohemia

This paper pursues the evaluation of acceptability of a project related to cycling infrastructure within the micro region of Čáslavsko. The theoretical part discuss development of cycling infrastructure in Czech Republic and abroad, investments into the cycling infrastructure and describes current situation of cycling infrastructure in Czech Republic. The practical part contains the case study concerning evaluation of return ability of the project. To analyse the effects were used methods of comparing costs and befits, outdoor observation and questioning of subjects influenced by realization of the project. The benefits are effects of the project related to life of residents and profits of local enterprises. Result of the analysis is unacceptability of the project from economical point of view. From social point of view the project can be evaluated as acceptable mainly because of its influence on improvement of health situation of residents and safety of cyclists in the region