Value Pricing Pilot Program Publications and Other Resources

Congestion Pricing Primer Series

The Congestion Pricing Primer Series is part of FHWA's outreach efforts to introduce the various aspects of congestion pricing to decision-makers and transportation professionals in the United States. The primers are intended to lay out the underlying rationale for congestion pricing and some of the technical issues associated with its implementation in a manner that is accessible to non-specialists in the field. The following Primers are now available:

Congestion Pricing Overview (HTML, PDF 664KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-039) - This Overview primer was produced to explain the concept of congestion pricing and its benefits, to present examples of congestion-pricing approaches implemented in the United States and abroad, and to briefly discuss federal-aid policy and programs related to tolling and pricing.
Economics: Pricing, Demand, and Economic Efficiency - A Primer (HTML, PDF 3.5MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-041) - This primer describes the underlying economic rationale for congestion pricing and how it can be used to promote economic efficiency.
Income-Based Equity Impacts of Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-040) - This primer was produced to examine the impacts of congestion pricing on low-income groups, public opinion as expressed by various income groups, and ways to mitigate the equity impacts of congestion pricing.
Non-Toll Pricing (HTML, PDF 458KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-044) - This primer focuses on forms of congestion pricing that do not involve tolls but that are still aimed at creating more efficient pricing mechanisms for automobile use.
Technologies That Complement Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 492KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-043) - The purpose of this volume is to consider the technology options that are available to complement congestion-pricing approaches. This primer explores how technology broadens the success for congestion pricing by supporting the traveler's decision to change travel time, travel mode, and travel route. Complementary technologies (a) extend the benefits of congestion-pricing strategies to those directly and indirectly affected, (b) improve public acceptance of congestion-pricing strategies, and (c) improve the value of existing travel options available to individuals.
Technologies That Enable Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-042) - This volume explores transportation technologies that enable congestion pricing.
Transit and Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 4.5MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-015) - This primer was produced to examine the interrelationships between congestion pricing and transit operations and use.

Publications/Reports

Policy Options Evaluation Tool for Managed Lanes (POET-ML) Users Guide and Methodology Description (HTML, PDF 1.7MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-031) - Intended for an audience of transportation professionals responsible for planning, designing, funding, operating, enforcing, monitoring, and managing HOV and HOT lanes, and considering conversion of HOV to HOT lanes.
Port Peak Pricing Program Evaluation (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) - (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-014) - This report evaluates the applicability, Federal policy implications, and possible public and private sector roles related to peak pricing strategies at ports and intermodal facilities in the U.S.
Roadway Network Productivity Assessment: System-Wide Analysis Under Variant Travel Demand (HTML, PDF 412KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-019) - The analysis documented in this report examines the hypothesis that the system-wide productivity of a metropolitan freeway system in peak periods is higher in moderate travel demand conditions than in excessive travel demand conditions.
Examining the Speed-Flow-Delay Paradox in the Washington, DC Region: Potential Impacts of Reduced Traffic on Congestion Delay and Potential for Reductions in Discretionary Travel during Peak Periods: Final Report (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-017) - The Federal Highway Administration commissioned this study to specifically evaluate speed, volume and delay for congested versus uncongested travel on some of the major roadways in the metropolitan Washington region, in order to identify the specific "tipping point(s)" at which free-flow traffic "breaks down", and conversely, the volume of traffic that would have to be reduced in peak periods to keep traffic free-flowing. The study also analyzed survey data to estimate the number and percent of trips that people take in peak hours on our freeways that are discretionary trips. Finally, the study briefly reviewed empirical findings on experiences with congestion pricing in the US and abroad.
Article: Congestion Pricing With Lane Reconfigurations To Add Highway Capacity - FHWA is exploring innovative ideas for combining congestion pricing and active traffic management to expand highway capacity. (FHWA's Public Roads Article March/April 2009 Edition)
Lessons Learned From International Experience in Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-047
Value Pricing Pilot Program: Lessons Learned (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-023
Congestion Pricing: A Primer (HTML, PDF 4.5MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-07-074
HOT Lane Development Guidebook - Publication Number: FHWA-OP-03-009
Quarterly Projects Report
- Archived Quarterly Reports - Report period April 2006 through March 2008.
Report to Congress on the Value Pricing Pilot Program through April 2006
Project Reports
International Symposium on Road Pricing (HTML, PDF 582KB) - Conference Proceedings 34, November 2003, from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies

Value Pricing Pilot Program Publications and Other Resources

Congestion Pricing Primer Series

Publications/Reports

Grants

Planning and Decision Making Tools

Related Pricing Websites

Search Tolling and Pricing: Home About Tolling and Pricing Programs Value Pricing Pilot Program Express Lanes Demonstration Program HOV Facilities Interstate System Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Pilot Program Interstate System Construction Toll Pilot Program Title 23 United States Code Section 129 Toll Agreements Team Resources Expression of Interest Regulations/Policy FAQs	Home > VPP Program Value Pricing Pilot Program Publications and Other Resources Congestion Pricing Primer Series The Congestion Pricing Primer Series is part of FHWA's outreach efforts to introduce the various aspects of congestion pricing to decision-makers and transportation professionals in the United States. The primers are intended to lay out the underlying rationale for congestion pricing and some of the technical issues associated with its implementation in a manner that is accessible to non-specialists in the field. The following Primers are now available: Congestion Pricing Overview (HTML, PDF 664KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-039) - This Overview primer was produced to explain the concept of congestion pricing and its benefits, to present examples of congestion-pricing approaches implemented in the United States and abroad, and to briefly discuss federal-aid policy and programs related to tolling and pricing. Economics: Pricing, Demand, and Economic Efficiency - A Primer (HTML, PDF 3.5MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-041) - This primer describes the underlying economic rationale for congestion pricing and how it can be used to promote economic efficiency. Income-Based Equity Impacts of Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-040) - This primer was produced to examine the impacts of congestion pricing on low-income groups, public opinion as expressed by various income groups, and ways to mitigate the equity impacts of congestion pricing. Non-Toll Pricing (HTML, PDF 458KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-044) - This primer focuses on forms of congestion pricing that do not involve tolls but that are still aimed at creating more efficient pricing mechanisms for automobile use. Technologies That Complement Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 492KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-043) - The purpose of this volume is to consider the technology options that are available to complement congestion-pricing approaches. This primer explores how technology broadens the success for congestion pricing by supporting the traveler's decision to change travel time, travel mode, and travel route. Complementary technologies (a) extend the benefits of congestion-pricing strategies to those directly and indirectly affected, (b) improve public acceptance of congestion-pricing strategies, and (c) improve the value of existing travel options available to individuals. Technologies That Enable Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-042) - This volume explores transportation technologies that enable congestion pricing. Transit and Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 4.5MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-015) - This primer was produced to examine the interrelationships between congestion pricing and transit operations and use. Publications/Reports Policy Options Evaluation Tool for Managed Lanes (POET-ML) Users Guide and Methodology Description (HTML, PDF 1.7MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-031) - Intended for an audience of transportation professionals responsible for planning, designing, funding, operating, enforcing, monitoring, and managing HOV and HOT lanes, and considering conversion of HOV to HOT lanes. Port Peak Pricing Program Evaluation (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) - (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-014) - This report evaluates the applicability, Federal policy implications, and possible public and private sector roles related to peak pricing strategies at ports and intermodal facilities in the U.S. Roadway Network Productivity Assessment: System-Wide Analysis Under Variant Travel Demand (HTML, PDF 412KB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-019) - The analysis documented in this report examines the hypothesis that the system-wide productivity of a metropolitan freeway system in peak periods is higher in moderate travel demand conditions than in excessive travel demand conditions. Examining the Speed-Flow-Delay Paradox in the Washington, DC Region: Potential Impacts of Reduced Traffic on Congestion Delay and Potential for Reductions in Discretionary Travel during Peak Periods: Final Report (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-09-017) - The Federal Highway Administration commissioned this study to specifically evaluate speed, volume and delay for congested versus uncongested travel on some of the major roadways in the metropolitan Washington region, in order to identify the specific "tipping point(s)" at which free-flow traffic "breaks down", and conversely, the volume of traffic that would have to be reduced in peak periods to keep traffic free-flowing. The study also analyzed survey data to estimate the number and percent of trips that people take in peak hours on our freeways that are discretionary trips. Finally, the study briefly reviewed empirical findings on experiences with congestion pricing in the US and abroad. Article: Congestion Pricing With Lane Reconfigurations To Add Highway Capacity - FHWA is exploring innovative ideas for combining congestion pricing and active traffic management to expand highway capacity. (FHWA's Public Roads Article March/April 2009 Edition) Lessons Learned From International Experience in Congestion Pricing (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-047 Value Pricing Pilot Program: Lessons Learned (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-08-023 Congestion Pricing: A Primer (HTML, PDF 4.5MB) - Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-07-074 HOT Lane Development Guidebook - Publication Number: FHWA-OP-03-009 Quarterly Projects Report Archived Quarterly Reports - Report period April 2006 through March 2008. Report to Congress on the Value Pricing Pilot Program through April 2006 Project Reports International Symposium on Road Pricing (HTML, PDF 582KB) - Conference Proceedings 34, November 2003, from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies Grants Value Pricing Pilot Program Awards $6 million in Grants that Encourage Innovative Ways to Tackle Congestion FHWA Grants Help States Tackle Congestion in Innovative Ways Planning and Decision Making Tools Tool for Rush-hour User Charge Evaluation (TRUCE) Model Related Pricing Websites Focus on Congestion Relief Humphrey Institute Public Affairs: Value Pricing TRB Congestion Pricing Committee Highway Community Exchange Value Pricing You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDFs on this page.
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