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  1. Eliminating Traffic Congestion through Real-Time, Network-Wide Road Pricing
    • The real-time, network-wide pricing of road use can eliminate all traffic congestionjgj
    • There are no longer any technological barriers to the adoption of real-time pricing of road use
    • Real-time, network-wide pricing of road use is the only way that traffic congestion can be eliminated
    Rick Geddes
    Rick Geddes, Professor, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and Founding Director - Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy (CPIP)
  2. Sponsored Session: Thought Leader Partner
    • Session details TBC
  3. Sponsored Session: Thought Leader Partner
  4. Fee or tax? Why language and terminology matters
    • Differences between RUC, MBUF and VMT
    • The legal ramifications of each definition
  5. Sponsored Session: Thought Leader Partner
    •    Session details TBC
  6. Chair’s Closing Remarks
  7. RTC's Session
    • Session details TBC
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    Christian Schonlau
    Christian Schonlau, Chief Financial Officer - RTC Washoe County
  8. The Future of Road User Charging in the Americas
    • Long-term trends in tolling and RUC system evolution
    • Balancing innovation, equity, and sustainability in RUC models
    • Predictions for RUC’s role in transforming transportation funding
  9. Tolling-as-a-Service Model: A New Paradigm in Infrastructure Management
    • Overview of TaaS contracts and their benefits
    • Future prospects for TaaS in North America
  10. Legal and Regulatory Developments in Tolling
    • Rhode Island’s truck tolling legal battle and its implications
    • Impact of legal outcomes on tolling strategies and funding
    • Future regulatory considerations for toll operators 
  11. Afternoon Networking Break
  12. Preparing for Autonomous Vehicle Tolling
    • Designing tolling systems for the future of autonomous vehicles
    • Leveraging dynamic pricing and real-time data
    • Collaborating across regions to test AV-compatible RUC systems
  13. Lessons from Latin America: Colombia’s PPP-Driven Toll Road Success
    • Insights from Colombia’s 4G road infrastructure program
    • Balancing private sector involvement with public access
    • Key lessons for scalable toll road development
  14. Lunch & Networking Break
  15. Lessons from Chile: A Pioneer in PPP Tolling
    • Insights into Chile’s extensive tolling network
    • Balancing public acceptance with infrastructure financing goals
    • Innovations in long-term PPP management
  16. Panel Discussion: RUC Systems and Climate Goals: A Path to Sustainability
    • Using RUC systems to reduce emissions and encourage EV adoption
    • Linking toll revenues to climate-resilient infrastructure projects
    • Regional examples of sustainable road pricing systems
  17. Morning Networking Break
  18. Sponsored Session: Lead Partner
  19. RUC for Freight: Addressing Urban Logistics Challenges
    • Exploring RUC systems for freight vehicles in urban areas
    • Managing congestion and emissions in logistics-heavy cities
    • Case studies from Chicago and Miami
  20. Cross-Border Tolling Harmonization: USA and Canada
    • Designing interoperable toll systems for seamless travel
    • Insights from successful cross-border tolling agreements
    • Challenges in aligning policies and maintaining public trust
  21. Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Open Road Tolling Scheme
    • Transitioning to electronic tolling with overhead gantries
    • Benefits and challenges of open-road tolling
    • Initial outcomes and improvements for commuters
  22. Chair’s Opening Remarks
  23. Registration and Welcome Refreshments
  24. Chair’s Closing Remarks
  25. Lessons from Oregon’s OReGO Program: A Decade of RUC Innovation
    • Key findings from the USA’s first operational RUC program
    • Leveraging telematics for accurate mileage tracking
    • Scaling RUC systems for broader state-level adoption 
  26. Dynamic Road Pricing and the Value of Time and Reliability
    • Dynamic tolling affects route choice based on time and reliability
    • A 10% toll increase reduces HOT lane use by 1.6%
    • Drivers prioritise reliability over time savings
  27. Advancements in Electronic Toll Collection: Enhancing Efficiency and User Experience
    • Real-time data processing and transaction accuracy
    • Integration of AI and machine learning in tolling operations
    • Case study: Deployment of advanced ETC technology in the USA
  28. Afternoon Networking Break
  29. Panel Discussion: From pilots to programs: Scaling state-level innovations in the US

    • Overcoming Implementation Barriers

    • Measuring Success & Impact 

    • Best Practices for Scaling

  30. Blockchain in Tolling: Enhancing Transparency and Security
    • Using blockchain to streamline toll collection and revenue management
    • Case studies of pilot projects in the USA and Canada
    • Future potential of blockchain in road financing
  31. Sponsored Session: Thought Leader Partner
    • Session details TBC
  32. Lunch & Networking Break
  33. Congestion Pricing in New York City
    • Updates on the implementation and operational status
    • Public and political reactions to congestion pricing
    • Environmental and traffic reduction outcomes
  34. Morning Networking Break
  35. Sponsored Session: Lead Partner
  36. AAMVA's session
    • Session details TBCnij
    Marcy Coleman
    Marcy Coleman, Vehicle Program Manager - American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
  37. Louisiana’s End-to-End Toll Collection System
    • Implementation of all-electronic tolling gantries
    • Role of PPPs in rebuilding critical infrastructure in Louisiana
    • Lessons from system deployment and user satisfaction insights
  38. Chair’s Opening Remarks
  39. Registration and Welcome Refreshments


 

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