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Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue

Lorman Education Services
Training Provided by Lorman Education Services nMany states and metropolitan areas are faced with increasing traffic congestion along with inadequate sources of transportation revenue to address transportation investment needs. After completing this teleconference, you will improve your understanding of the ability of congestion pricing to address both congestion reduction and revenue generation objectives. You will be able to describe some of the basic congestion pricing models used for transportation, recognize the potential benefits and potential implementation challenges of congestion pricing projects, and understand how to avail yourself of resources from the Federal Highway Administration to help them move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state and local public officials and professionals seeking solutions to growing congestion and infrastructure funding problems. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to summarize congestion pricing. n- You will be able to compare types of congestion pricing and examples. n- You will be able to examine issues and challenges. n- You will be able to compile technical and financial resources.
This is primarily teleseminar training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Milwaukee, WI,
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Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue Agenda

  1. Why Congestion Pricing?
    1. National Congestion: The Problems
    2. How Congestion Pricing Works
    3. Benefits of Congestion Pricing
  2. Types of Congestion Pricing and Examples
    1. Express Lanes
    2. Variably Priced Toll Roads
    3. Managed Highways
    4. Area or Cordon Pricing
  3. Issues and Challenges
    1. Public Acceptability
    2. Financial Feasibility
    3. Operations and Technological Feasibility
    4. Institutional Challenges
  4. Technical and Financial Resources
    1. Pricing Research, Publications and Technical Assistance
    2. Value Pricing Pilot Program Funding
    3. Financial and Procurement Tools (TIFIA, PABs, GARVEEs, PPPs)
    4. Office of Innovative Program Delivery
  5. Questions and Answers
About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services
Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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