Vehicle Telematics as Platform for Road Use Fees
Vehicle telematics systems are composed of various onboard communications, positioning technologies, and computing technologies. Much of the data generated and/or gathered by these systems can be used to determine travel. These systems enable a range of new approaches to transportation policy; of immediate interest is their use in state road user charges (RUCs) that some states are evaluating as a replacement or counterpart to the motor fuels tax. The report begins with a discussion on the role of government in the historical development of these technologies, and it provides insight on how the policy focus has shifted as these technologies develop. Next is a review of basic vehicle telematics technology applications, followed by a discussion of how telematics and similar technologies are currently being used domestically and internationally to collect transportation-related fees and taxes. The report closes with a discussion on the challenges associated with the use of vehicle telematics technologies for levying RUCs here in Texas.
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Corporate Authors:
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX United States 77843-3135 -
Authors:
- Moran, Maarit
- Baker, Trey
- Publication Date: 2016-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Edition: Final Report
- Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 40p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Implementation; Policy; State of the practice; Technological innovations; Telematics; User charges
- Geographic Terms: Texas
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Finance; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01619046
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: PRC 14-20 F
- Files: NTL, TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 21 2016 11:27AM