Road Usage Charging: Paying for Roads Without the Gas Tax

RUC: The Key to Paying for Roads Without the Gas Tax

Jim Whitty, road pricing pioneer and visionary, has paved the way for DOTs and agencies to implement road-usage charging (RUC) programs in their communities. Join Jim as he breaks down the RUC concept, debunks the 3 most common myths and looks to the road ahead.

Recognized globally as a RUC visionary, Jim brings unmatched experience in the pay-per-mile methodology. And it’s his dedication to creative problem-solving and strategic implementation that inspires Jim to continue to advance RUC research and deployment around the world.

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Breaking down the RUC misconceptions

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Does RUC Disproportionally Impact Rural Drivers?

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Does RUC Disproportionally Impact Rural Drivers?

Rural and long-distance drivers often object to the per-mile fee for fear that a distance-based fee will unfairly burden them relative to urban drivers. Is this geographic inequity real or imagined?

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Will a RUC System Infringe Upon My Privacy?

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Will a RUC System Infringe Upon My Privacy?

Many drivers refuse to surrender their driving data to anyone, especially the government. They don’t believe a pay-per-mile system can possibly protect their data. Is this skepticism rooted in truth?

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How Should Electric Vehicles Pay for RUC?

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How Should Electric Vehicles Pay for RUC?

Advocates for zero-emission vehicles have expressed concern over the per-mile fee, claiming it hampers EV adoption and sends the wrong message to drivers who’ve chosen to 'go electric'. So we asked the experts: How should EVs pay for RUC?

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RUC: The Key to Paying for Roads Without the Gas Tax

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