1. Report No.

FHWA-HOP-08-047

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4. Title and Subtitle

Lessons Learned From International Experience in Congestion Pricing

5. Report Date

August 2008

7. Author(s)

Kiran Bhatt and Thomas Higgins (with contributions from John T. Berg)

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9. Performing Organization Name and Address

K.T. Analytics, Inc.
6304 Haviland Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20817

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16. Abstract

Large road pricing projects have been implemented in U.K., France, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and Australia over the past three decades. Additionally, congestion pricing has been analyzed and evaluated through numerous studies in nearly all EU member countries, in Southeast Asia, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

To further understanding of international pricing, “Lessons Learned from International Experience in Congestion Pricing” provides a summary of selected operational areawide congestion pricing projects outside of the U.S. The report draws lessons from a sample of projects with the richest and most relevant experience, focusing on three comprehensive area wide projects: Singapore, London and Stockholm. Each received in depth attention during planning, design, implementation and operational phases and have been monitored and evaluated carefully. These projects should be of particular interest now that several U.S. cities are beginning to examine similar area wide pricing strategies to address congestion, environmental, energy and funding problems in heavily congested downtown areas.

In addition to the lessons derived from the three key projects, this report includes a summary of available overseas literature on more than the three specific projects, including attention to equity, economic impacts and the acceptability of congestion pricing. Research on acceptability is especially detailed in Europe and United Kingdom and provides valuable lessons for U.S. cities interested in pursuing such policies. The report concludes with overall findings and lessons related to travel, costs and revenues, equity and economic impacts, environmental impacts; and public acceptance.

17. Key Words

Areawide Pricing, Congestion Pricing, London Congestion Charging, Road Pricing in Stockholm, Singapore Area Licensing Scheme, Electronic Road Pricing, Impacts of Pricing, Equity and Acceptability of Pricing, Pricing Program Costs and Revenues, Economic impacts of Congestion Pricing

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