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Understanding road usage charging: Basics and benefits

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Although road usage charging (RUC) has gained traction in the industry as a viable alternative funding method for trans­porta­tion infra­struc­ture, many decision-makers, trans­porta­tion agencies and road users have not yet enjoyed an opportunity to learn the funda­men­tals. In fact, as of the time we held this webinar, only 13 states and regional pilots received federal funding to explore alternative funding mechanisms, such as RUC. In addition, some states are uncertain whether RUC applies to them. This webinar covers the basics and benefits of RUC in laymen’s terms, helping the audience understand what RUC is, why it’s important, what must be considered and studied as part of a RUC project and what the broad benefits are.

Understanding road usage charging: basics and benefits

Meet the panelists

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Roshini Durand

Senior Project Manager

Roshini drives operational efficiency for transportation agencies, specializing in toll systems, strategy and large-scale public sector software implementations.

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Andrew McLean

Transportation Policy Specialist

Andrew drives statewide and national efforts in transportation innovation and sustainability and is a recognized leader on transportation policy issues.

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Ging Ging Fernandez

Senior Project Manager

Ging Ging has two decades of experience in communications and transportation engineering, specializing in tolling, transit, ITS standards and systems.

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