In Motion Conversation Series: Road Usage Charging

Sofia Berger, head of WSP’s transportation and infrastructure business line, convenes an expert panel of colleagues who previously ran statewide transportation agencies for a timely, insightful discussion about the pressing issues facing transportation leaders today. In this inaugural conversation, Paula Hammond, Davey Kim and Shawn Wilson dive into road usage charging (RUC), where it stands across the country and why its gaining traction.

EPA, RUC and the Future of Roadway Infrastructure

The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent finalization of vehicle tailpipe emission regulations put transportation funding back in the spotlight for transportation leaders. Tighter efficiency rules along with electrification trends mean fewer fill-ups at gas stations in the future. And that means further and faster deterioration of the gas tax, the nation’s primary funding source for the development and maintenance of its roadways.

WSP transportation and infrastructure leader Sofia Berger talks with colleagues Paula Hammond, former secretary of Washington State DOT, Davey Kim, former secretary of California State Transportation Agency, and Shawn Wilson, former Secretary of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, about a solution to the to the accelerating funding challenge: road usage charging.

What is it? What obstacles does it face? Why is it gaining traction? Tune in above for an insightful exploration of what may be next for transportation funding.