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Category : Toll roads
Languages : en
Pages : 51
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This project has investigated the future of toll road development in Texas. As indicated in two previous reports, our research has determined that, while toll roads represent a potentially vital component of the Texas transportation network, the future of such toll roads in the state will depend ultimately on the public's willingness to support them. This report, the final report of this study, discusses several remaining issues that are important in developing a state toll road policy. The final chapter summarizes important study findings, including those of an earlier, related project.
Author: Mark A. Euritt
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Languages : en
Pages : 66
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Languages : en
Pages : 51
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 814
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Author: University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research
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Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Author: Thomas L. Glenn
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Category : Privatization
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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This is the final summary report from a research study focusing on the process of preparing and evaluating feasibility studies for private toll road projects in Texas. State legislation requires that the sponsors of a proposed toll road project submit a feasibility study to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The financial viability of a proposed project, as documented in the feasibility study, must be considered by the Texas Transportation Commission as part of the approval process. This study was undertaken to examine the issues associated with toll road feasibility studies, the approaches being used in other states, and possible procedures TxDOT can use in determining whether a proposed private toll road project will be financially viable. This report describes the toll road project proposal process in other states, as well as information required from investment banks and rating agencies. The report presents suggested guidelines for preparing toll road feasibility studies, reviewing submitted feasibility studies, and examining the financial viability of private toll roads in Texas.
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Category : Environmental justice
Languages : en
Pages : 42
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Author: Juan J. Orozco
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Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 114
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This report analyzes the main variables affecting a toll highway project, and develops mathematical models that describe their behavior. These models can serve as a tool in the decision-making process during the planning and operation of the facility. This study focuses on the development of a toll traffic estimation model based on the attributes of the highway and the elasticity of the demand. The goal is to estimate the amount of traffic that could be diverted to the toll facility in an existing corridor with a free access road as an alternate route. Some possible methods to estimate the toll price are discussed as well as an analysis to determine the optimum toll. The Mexican experience is used as a case study to develop empirical models.
Author: Kaethe Valenti Podgorski
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Category : Toll roads
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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Like many U.S. states, Texas is experiencing shortfalls in transportation funding, along with growing needs for system improvements. Accordingly, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is turning to tolling to bridge the funding gap. To assist planning efforts and effectively direct public information, a telephone survey of 2,111 Texans and a Mail Out-Mail Back (MOMB)/internet follow-up survey of 324 phone survey respondents were undertaken statewide to gauge public opinion on tolling issues. Overall and regional preferences were assessed and the impact of alternative question introductions was examined. Multivariate analysis also was performed using ordered probit and binomial and multinomial logit models to assess the impact of demographic and travel characteristics on respondent opinions. Results of the phone survey revealed that there was a considerable consensus (over 70% agreement) for several issues under planning consideration including keeping existing roads toll-free, keeping toll revenues within a region, and charging higher tolls for trucks. Analysis of data by region showed that residents of large urban areas were more supportive of increasing State transportation spending, while residents of more rural areas indicated greater support for the exclusive use of toll tags for toll collection, but also were more concerned about toll tag privacy. Forty-one percent of respondents agreed that transportation spending should not be increased because Texas has more important spending needs. An ordered probit model revealed that the highly educated and those from higher-income households were more likely to support additional spending, while non-SOV commuters were less likely. In choosing between raising the state gas tax and converting existing roads to toll roads, 23% preferred raising the gas tax and 61% favored toll conversion (16% were neutral). Overall results of discrete choice modeling showed that frequent toll road users were more likely to support a wide range of new transportation policies, while retirees tended to be more opposed. Although phone survey results showed that Texans were opposed to tolling existing roads, follow-up survey results revealed that there was considerable support for toll conversion if benefits could be obtained. For eight toll conversion scenarios, support ranged from 45% (if toll revenues were used to improve other area roads) to 58% (if congestion could be reduced). Follow-up survey results also showed considerable support (61%) for the Trans-Texas Corridor vision. An ordered probit model revealed that frequent toll road users and frequent rush-hour travelers tended to be more supportive, while longer-distance commuters tended to be less supportive. Overall both surveys were successful at measuring opinions on several key tolling issues, and results will be useful for transportation planners and policymakers
Author: Christopher Charles Robertson
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Category : Commuters
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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The report characterizes with the greatest detail both the passenger and commuter users as well as non-users of the Central Texas Turnpike System recently opened in November 2006 in Austin, TX. The process of analysis includes a review of literature of other tolling facilities in the nation, where focus is given on studies of similar nature regarding demographics of users both among passenger and commercial motorists. This background study also touches on the general environmental justice impacts of tolling facilities. The report continues by using survey data taken both prior to and after the construction of the turnpike system in regards to preference and usage by local residents. The last portion of the report concerns the analysis of actual transaction data from the Central Texas Turnpike System--where transactions are linked to account type, axle count and billing zip code. This actual data coupled with the stated preferences of the surveys provides a detailed look into the characteristics of a typical toll road user in the Central Texas area. These findings are presented and discussed in detail.
