What do you need to know about road usage charging?

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What do you need to know about road usage charging?

Governments and automakers are racing to address climate concerns and meet evolving consumer demands for cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. But, it’s a blow to the gas tax’s viability. To address this looming fiscal challenge, Road usage charging (RUC) has emerged as a powerful policy tool to implement user fees based on distance driven on the road network. RUC programs are gaining popularity as a means of paying for America’s surface trans­porta­tion system. 

At CDM Smith, we combine decades of experience in policy development, pilot testing and public outreach to bring about a more equitable, sustainable road funding system for the future. See how our experts are moving the industry forward.

Travis Dunn
I'm passionate about changing how we pay for transportation, specifically roads.
What happens when the gas tax dies?

How do we find the revenue to keep our roads from crumbling? Travis Dunn break down the shift to RUC and what both drivers and policy makers can expect.

What's wrong with the Tesla model of EV infrastructure?

How will we develop the infra­struc­ture needed for the day when we’re all charging up instead of gassing up? Jeff Doyle explains the oppor­tu­ni­ties and challenges to achieving transportation elec­tri­fi­ca­tion.

Jim Whitty RUC
Is RUC the key to paying for roads without the gas tax?
Jim Whitty, trans­porta­tion policy pioneer, has paved the way for agencies to implement road usage charging. Join Jim as he breaks down the concept, clarifies the most common miscon­cep­tions and looks to the road ahead.

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Ging Ging Fernandez
Ging Ging Fernandez
Ging Ging deeply understands the require­ments of operational systems for a broad range of RUC-supporting tech­nolo­gies. Her knowledge stems from firsthand experience with the nation’s largest RUC pilot in Hawaii.
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Ging Ging Fernandez
Ging Ging Fernandez
Ging Ging deeply understands the require­ments of operational systems for a broad range of RUC-supporting tech­nolo­gies. Her knowledge stems from firsthand experience with the nation’s largest RUC pilot in Hawaii.
Meet Ging Ging