Trans­porta­tion Advisory Services

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RUC: The Key to Paying for Roads Without the Gas Tax
Jim Whitty, trans­porta­tion policy pioneer, has paved the way for agencies to implement road usage charging (RUC). Join Jim as he breaks down the concept, clarifies the 3 most common miscon­cep­tions and looks to the road ahead.
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The Change-Makers

Kamran Khan
"Our studies don’t sit on shelves," says Kamran. Instead, they're used to advance projects and make a difference in people’s lives by improving travel times and increasing connectivity.
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Kamran Khan
"Our studies don’t sit on shelves," says Kamran. Instead, they're used to advance projects and make a difference in people’s lives by improving travel times and increasing connectivity.
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Justine Sydello
As policy expert and former DOT leader, Justine knows how to manage political considerations when delivering new, innovative initiatives. 
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Justine Sydello
As policy expert and former DOT leader, Justine knows how to manage political considerations when delivering new, innovative initiatives. 
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Travis Dunn
An expert in revenue alter­na­tives, Travis has dedicated the past decade to helping public agencies craft and implement innovative trans­porta­tion funding policies, with a focus on per-mile road usage charging (RUC).
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Travis Dunn
An expert in revenue alter­na­tives, Travis has dedicated the past decade to helping public agencies craft and implement innovative trans­porta­tion funding policies, with a focus on per-mile road usage charging (RUC).
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Terri Slack
Terri's 30-year career as a tolling industry leader means she's  able to strengthen the firm's ability to help clients navigate complex toll issues and make their programs successful.
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Terri Slack
Terri's 30-year career as a tolling industry leader means she's  able to strengthen the firm's ability to help clients navigate complex toll issues and make their programs successful.
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Ben Ritchey
Ben helps private and public sector clients tackle their emerging infra­struc­ture challenges head on. He starts with understanding each community's needs and assessing the most impactful solutions.
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Ben Ritchey
Ben helps private and public sector clients tackle their emerging infra­struc­ture challenges head on. He starts with understanding each community's needs and assessing the most impactful solutions.
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Christopher Mwalwanda
“Excellence,” Christopher believes, “is achieved through the diversity of a well-rounded team.” Perhaps that’s how he’s supported the financing of over $18 billion in transportation infrastructure and managed 100+ toll feasibility analyses for state DOTs, regional authorities and private agencies.
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Christopher Mwalwanda
“Excellence,” Christopher believes, “is achieved through the diversity of a well-rounded team.” Perhaps that’s how he’s supported the financing of over $18 billion in transportation infrastructure and managed 100+ toll feasibility analyses for state DOTs, regional authorities and private agencies.
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Ed Regan
Ed has spent his career building CDM Smith’s national tolling practice. Under Ed’s leadership, clients have made modern advancements to improve functionality, boost revenue and promote eco-friendly expansion. 
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Ed Regan
Ed has spent his career building CDM Smith’s national tolling practice. Under Ed’s leadership, clients have made modern advancements to improve functionality, boost revenue and promote eco-friendly expansion. 
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Revenue

As industry pioneers, CDM Smith completes 60% of investment-grade traffic and revenue studies in the United States. We leverage these core strengths in revenue analysis to lead the development of new and emerging alternative funding strategies and innovative delivery opportunities. 
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Establishing a Model for RUC Policy Development in Washington
Following a multi-year assessment of a pay-per-mile charge as a replacement to the gas tax, the state of Washington recommended road usage charging (RUC) as a sustainable funding alternative.
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Hawaii RUC
Insight
Road Usage Charging Secrets to Success
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Texas Grand Parkway
Project
Looping Houston in to Improved Infrastructure
Transportation
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Insight
Using Scenario Planning to Better Understand COVID-19 Impacts to the Toll Industry

Emerging Technology 

Our industry is fueled by innovation, and advancements in emerging technology are transforming the way people and goods move. CDM Smith’s emerging technologies practice offers consulting services across the entire project lifecycle, merging modal and real-world experience to guide federal, state, regional and local agencies through every stage of a technology infrastructure project. 
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How Will Driverless Vehicles Change the Way We Travel?
Ed Regan examines the trends set to change the way we travel: mobility as a service, vehicle electrification, automation, the economics of travel and big data.
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St Amman Hero
Project
Meeting Urban Challenges in Amman with a Smart City Plan
Transportation
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Project
Innovative Public Involvement Fuels Corridor Planning in Texas
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
Insight
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles

Operational Efficiency

With today’s changing landscape, leaders are turning to experts who not only understand the industry, but who have real-world experience in advising owners on strategies to improve efficiency and performance. At CDM Smith, we focus on providing implementable mobility solutions that “connect all the dots” and help clients navigate all of their operational challenges.
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Talking TSMO with Jessie Carroll
Trans­porta­tion Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) is gaining momentum as an innovative planning strategy that focuses on operations and system performance. Jessie Carroll answers the top questions from agencies and shares tips for getting started.
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Illinois Tollway
Project
Smart Road Opens Path to Next-Generation Transportation
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Insight
3 Factors for a Successful P3 Procurement
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5 tactics for stakeholder outreach
Insight
5 Tactics to Strengthen Transportation Stakeholder Outreach
Milestone Acquisition
CDM Smith Acquires Milestone Solutions
This acquisition reinforces CDM Smith’s standing as the premier organization for revenue policy development and new, sustainable transportation revenues and systems.
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Thinking About Tolling: Keys to Success
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Thinking About Tolling: Keys to Success
Our panelists have experienced the industry's tolling evolution from both the DOT and consulting sides, bringing insight into how to make tolling work success­fully.
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