A city is considering building a bridge across a river that runs through the city. Currently, 1.5 million people have to drive around the river for 1 hour to get to the other side of the city. There have been complaints about congestion and pollution on the road. The new bridge will cut commuter time by half. It is expected that 1 million commuters will use the bridge on a daily basis, increasing to 2 million in the next 10 years.The new bridge will cost $80 million to build. A consultant has been hired to construct the bridge and will be able to high 40 employees on full time basis to complete the construction over one year. The city will spend $100,000 to maintain the bridge every year. The city is planning to charge a toll of $2 per trip for the use of the bridge. The new bridge is also expected to reduce congestion on the current road.        How will you quantify and monetize all your identified Costs Benefits What time frame will you use and why? With the following criteria, determine whether the project is Economically feasible Net Present Value Criteria Benefit Cost Ratio

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A city is considering building a bridge across a river that runs through the city. Currently, 1.5 million people have to drive around the river for 1 hour to get to the other side of the city. There have been complaints about congestion and pollution on the road. The new bridge will cut commuter time by half. It is expected that 1 million commuters will use the bridge on a daily basis, increasing to 2 million in the next 10 years.The new bridge will cost $80 million to build. A consultant has been hired to construct the bridge and will be able to high 40 employees on full time basis to complete the construction over one year. The city will spend $100,000 to maintain the bridge every year. The city is planning to charge a toll of $2 per trip for the use of the bridge. The new bridge is also expected to reduce congestion on the current road.       

  1. How will you quantify and monetize all your identified
    • Costs
    • Benefits
    • What time frame will you use and why?
  2. With the following criteria, determine whether the project is Economically feasible
    • Net Present Value Criteria
    • Benefit Cost Ratio
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