Traffic congestion pricing methodologies and technologies

Traffic congestion pricing methodologies and technologies

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Article ID: iaor20119422
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
Start Page Number: 1377
End Page Number: 1399
Publication Date: Dec 2011
Journal: Transportation Research Part C
Authors: ,
Keywords: congestion, road pricing
Abstract:

This paper reviews the methods and technologies for congestion pricing of roads. Congestion tolls can be implemented at scales ranging from individual lanes on single links to national road networks. Tolls can be differentiated by time of day, road type and vehicle characteristics, and even set in real time according to current traffic conditions. Conventional toll booths have largely given way to electronic toll collection technologies. The main technology categories are roadside‐only systems employing digital photography, tag & beacon systems that use short‐range microwave technology, and in‐vehicle‐only systems based on either satellite or cellular network communications. The best technology choice depends on the application. The rate at which congestion pricing is implemented, and its ultimate scope, will depend on what technology is used and on what other functions and services it can perform.

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