VIRGINIA: Value Pricing for the Hampton Roads Region
This study focused a significant amount of effort in educating the public about pricing. It recognized that an effective public outreach component would be integral to successfully implementing pricing. The goal of the study was to ultimately lead to recommendations for potential implementation of value pricing concepts across the Northern Virginia metropolitan area and the Hampton Roads region.
The original contract scope was amended to direct efforts specifically toward the Hampton Roads area. The VDOT Transportation and Mobility Planning Division (TMPD), Hampton Roads District, FHWA, and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) met to discuss and coordinate next steps. The goal was to prepare the citizens of Hampton Roads for the possibility of tolls being implemented within the region in the next 3-6 years. VDOT secured a consultant to assess public awareness of congestion pricing and electronic tolling technologies. The consultant assessed how public perceptions and the potential level of support before and after conducting outreach and education related to potential tolling strategies.
Study Completed
VDOT is preparing the final report. For public outreach tools you can go to the following web sites http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/hamptonroads/downtown_tunnel-midtown_tunnel-mlk_extension.asp.
The http://www.virginiadot.org/info/congestion_pricing.asp web page which contains all of the public outreach materials; a press kit; 2 different types of brochures for public distribution; a PowerPoint template for making presentations; a tri-fold display booth; and 2 banner-up displays.
For More Information Contact
Marsha Fiol
Virginia Department of Transportation
Phone: (804) 786-2985
E-mail: Marsha.Fiol@VDOT.Virginia.gov
