A SURVEY APPROACH FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF HIGHWAY TOLLING AND CONGESTION PRICING IN TEXAS

This study attempts to explore Texas public attitudes toward tolling and congestion pricing through a stated preference survey. A carefully designed survey scheme with an incentive and follow-up mailing elicited 2,388 responses, resulting in a 40 percent response rate. The majority of Texans consider highway tolling an acceptable non-traditional transportation funding method. This acceptability is enhanced through the provision of travel time benefits and maintenance. The majority are, however, opposed to tolling as a congestion pricing mechanism. Electronic toll collection (ETC) systems for automatic vehicle identification (AVI) are not heavily used and provide opportunities for attracting more drivers to tolled facilities.

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  • Authors:
    • Lee, C K
    • OSWALD, C
    • Machemehl, R B
    • Euritt, M
    • Harrison
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  • Publication Date: 1995

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 141-161

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00726821
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: Volume 1
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Oct 9 1996 12:00AM