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FLORIDA: Integrated Congestion Pricing Plan

Florida's Turnpike Enterprise of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is evaluating the potential for implementing congestion pricing along the Turnpike System. The Integrated Congestion Pricing Plan (ICPP) includes three primary phases developed over several years to determine where, when, and how congestion pricing can be used on the Turnpike to improve mobility. The study also explores the opportunity to incorporate carpooling and transit services into the overall congestion pricing solution. Much of this effort focuses on the large urban areas of the State that experience extended periods of congestion, including Southeast Florida, Tampa, and Orlando.

Phase I of the ICPP was initiated in February 2011 and completed in December 2011. Activities in Phase I included the development of a study goal and objectives, identification of various policy questions, evaluation of future roadway widening needs, and assessment of tolling plans for potential projects. In addition, some preliminary engineering evaluation was completed to help make recommendations regarding preferred design criteria. Several operational issues were also evaluated including tolling considerations and traffic management needs.

In September 2011, FDOT received a VPP grant to help fund Phase II of this study. Phase II is the Evaluation and Coordination portion of the study that solicited customer input through market research and focus groups regarding pricing options. This Phase was initiated in February 2012 and completed in March 2014. In this Phase, FDOT developed a public outreach and education program to obtain feedback from stakeholders on the project, and completed a traffic and revenue study of two express lane projects on the Turnpike. Finally, in September 2012, FDOT received a VPP grant to help fund Phase III of this study. During Phase III, FDOT is preparing a Master Plan to guide future implementation efforts.

Project Status

Study Complete

For More Information Contact

Barbara M. Davis, AICP
Assistant Planning Manager
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
Phone: (407) 264-3806
E-mail: Barbara.Davis@dot.state.fl.us


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