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How we support your toll and revenue goals

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How we support your toll and revenue goals

As more states embrace the trends transforming the way we pay for roads, leaders are turning to experts who know first-hand how to improve operations and increase revenue collected. CDM Smith can help support your transportation funding needs.

A track record of financing support

We bring credibility to revenue forecasting recognized by investors and financial institutions supporting over $150 billion in project financings.

Collaboration and
coordination

With involvement in well-respected organizations such a IBTTA and MBUFA, we work with transportation leaders to shape future public policy.

Leaders in transportation innovation

We’ve developed interactive tools to assist stakeholders in understanding new revenue
options and fee structures.

A team who cares

We’re committed to the communities where we live and work. Our teams truly care about successful project outcomes.

RUC: the key to paying for roads without the gas tax

Jim Whitty, road pricing pioneer and visionary, has paved the way for DOTs and agencies to implement RUC programs in their communities. Join Jim as he breaks down the RUC concept, debunks the 3 most common myths and looks to the road ahead.

 
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Featured toll and revenue projects

Always looking forward, we prepare today for the problems we may face tomorrow, guiding our clients through uncertainty and forging a path towards a more promising future.

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Highway with digital road signs showing lane instructions on I-90. One lane closed, others open. Traffic on road.
Highway with digital road signs showing lane instructions on I-90. One lane closed, others open. Traffic on road.
Downers Grove, Illinois

Smart corridor transforms travel on I-90

We helped the Illinois Tollway Authority upgrade I-90 with smart traffic technology to cut congestion, improve safety and prepare for the next-generation of connected and autonomous mobility.

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Roadway from the drivers perspective with a graphic overlay
Olympia, Washington

Washington’s road usage charging model

We established a model for road usage charging policy development in Washington, creating a pay-per-mile system as a sustainable alternative to the gas tax.

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Aerial view of a long floating bridge spanning a wide body of water with urban areas on both sides.
Seattle, Washington

Tolling keeps Washington bridge afloat 

Toll financing enabled the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to replace Seattle’s aging SR 520 floating bridge, ensuring safety and multimodal access.

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An aerial view of multiple elevated highways and overpasses with cars driving, set near residential and commercial areas.
Houston, Texas

Improved Infrastructure in Houston 

TxDOT is leading the nation’s longest beltway project, modernizing transportation infrastructure and unlocking new economic opportunities with the Grand Parkway. 

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There is a genuine commitment to provide top-quality toll and finance services to our clients.

Kamran Khan

Kamran serves as senior advisor for all of CDM Smith's major traffic and revenue studies; across his career, he has supported over $40 billion in project financing.

Related practices

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Transportation Design

Our experts are versed in various disciplines, including roadway and structure design, traffic and safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), public transit and climate resilient infrastructure.
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Transportation Planning

Our global transportation planning practice is founded on balanced, integrated and forward-thinking mobility solutions. Leading with a data-driven approach, we deliver hundreds of plans to private and public clients.
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Transportation CEI

Our construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services are essential to delivering transportation projects built to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
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Transit & Urban Mobility

We connect people and technology to build and modernize sustainable transportation infrastructure for the future, maximizing stakeholder funding and fueling long-term economic growth.

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We love collaborating with passionate individuals and organizations. If you want to talk about potential projects, reach out to our experts. If you're interested in joining our team, check our careers page for open positions or internships.

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