Emerging Research Needs in Congestion Pricing

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1 Emerging Research Needs in Congestion Pricing Impact of ETC on Managed Lanes Users Trey Baker Consultant, Advisory Services, WSP USA Chair, TRB Standing Committee on Congestion Pricing IBTTA & TRB Joint Symposium on Managed Lanes & AET July 17, 2017 Dallas, TX

2 Transportation facilities and services produce the greatest benefits for society when prices, access and other perceived user costs reflect the marginal costs of providing that transportation infrastructure and services, thereby balancing supply and demand. Carefully crafted pricing innovations that rely on market principles are needed to achieve more efficient infrastructure and resource use, better resource allocation decisions for investments, strengthened links between travel demand and revenue generation, and increased consumer choice in satisfying diverse transport needs

3 To foster research that will expand and synthesize pertinent knowledge, to identify pilot projects and other practical applications of such knowledge, and stimulate and nurture related research, and to improve information exchange and dissemination about congestion pricing concepts and price-based applications, with the aim of encouraging carefully crafted pricing innovations across all modes of transportation. Mission Statement of the TRB Standing Committee on Congestion Pricing

4 Developing comprehensive understanding of the effects of congestion pricing strategies on the transportation system including: Variable road pricing Integrated transit services, pricing and incentives Parking pricing Road Usage Charging, Mileage-based User Fees, and Vehicle Miles Travelled Fees Vehicle-use pricing (e.g., car sharing and dynamic ridesharing pricing and incentives, and pay-as-you-drive insurance)

5 Addressing critical transportation issues with pricing Congestion Addressing congestion through multimodal pricing approaches Finance Examining road pricing strategies as potential future supplements or replacements for the motor fuel tax Sustainability Exploring how congestion pricing and pricing-based applications can contribute to a sustainable transportation system while simultaneously meeting environmental sustainability objectives Equity Exploring mechanisms to compensate dependent, disadvantaged user groups from the burdens of pricing

6 Membership representing a wide range of perspectives Universities and Think Tanks Texas A&M Transportation Institute San Jose State University Purdue University Reason Foundation City University of New York (CUNY) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Queensland Economikr McGill University Public Agencies Federal Highway Administration Minnesota Department of Transportation Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority San Francisco County Transportation Authority North Central Texas Council of Governments Washington State Department of Transportation Colorado Department of Transportation Oregon Department of Transportation Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Southern California Association of Governments California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) Consulting and Technology Firms WSP Atkins North America Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Catlin & Company, LLC PRR, Inc. ITERIS, Inc. Transurban Silicon Transportation Consultants TransCore ITS, LLC Fehr & Peers CDM Smith Compass Transportation and Technology, Inc.

7 What we do: 1. Promote Research and Best Practices 2. Disseminate Knowledge on Best Practices and Related Research 3. Address the Pricing Issues Critical to Different Stakeholder and User Groups 4. Advance Pricing Concepts Related to All Modes and System-wide Applications Identify, develop, and disseminate research needs statements for use by practitioners, researchers, and others. Sponsor sessions and workshops at TRB meetings for the exchange of knowledge Coordinate with and provide reviews on the deployment and evaluation of transportation pricing projects Conduct peer reviews of technical papers Provide input and assistance to USDOT in defining the future of congestion pricing and assist in the dissemination of best practices

8 Pricing Outreach Subcommittee Pricing Outreach Subcommittee Joint Subcommittee on Mileage-based User Fees Revenue and Finance Committee [ABE10] Congestion Pricing Committee [ABE25] Joint Subcommittee on Parking Management and Pricing Joint Subcommittee on Multimodal Pricing Implementation Managed Lanes Committee [AHB35] Transportation Economics Committee [ABE20] Joint Subcommittee on the Economics of Pricing Transportation Demand Management Committee [ABE50]. A focus on collabora research

9 How can the Congestion Pricing Committee benefit IBTTA members?

10 Identifying research needs that aid practitioners Transitioning from High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes to Full Facility/System Pricing: Identify and Address Design and Operation Issues The Effects of Congestion Pricing on Trip Reliability The Effects of Vehicle Miles of Travel Pricing on Travelers in Different Income Groups Diversion to Arterials under Congestion Pricing Differentiating the Benefits of Congestion Pricing on both Commercial and Non-Commercial Users of Priced Facilities Integrating Transit with Road Pricing Projects Road Pricing Concepts and Projects: Educating & Informing User Groups & The Public Managed Lanes and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Truck Tolling: The Role of Freight Markets and Industry Characteristics in Decision Making

11 What is on the horizon in terms of research on congestion pricing? ,941,530 toll accounts 30,592,091 transponders ,695,085 toll accounts 49,929,464 transponders IBTTA 2016 National Toll Technology Survey Over a five year period: The number of toll accounts in the US increased by 64% Number of transponders increased by 63% Electronic toll collection (ETC) is increasingly dominant for revenue collection 77.2% of toll revenue collected in 2015

12 How will trends in ETC impact use of toll and manager lanes facilities? How does easier access impact acceptance of tolling/pricing and willingness to pay? How does the convenience of managing accounts impact price sensitivity? What about longer term trends in vehicular technology? Automated Enforcement Mobile-based incentive programs In-vehicle telematics Automated and Connected Vehicles Shared Economies and Mobility-as-a-Service

13 Thank you for your time Trey Baker