Can you give any examples or case studies where road tolling has impacted congestion or is financing infrastructure?
• Hans: The Stockholm case study is an excellent example of how road tolling can successfully control urban congestions. Drivers in Stockholm are taxed depending on the time of the day they enter or exit the congestion tax area. During the initial seven month trail period, traffic was reduced by 22% and carbon dioxide emissions were reduced by 14% in the inner city. Based on this success, Stockholm voters have chosen to keep the tax in the municipality of Stockholm. • Jens: Since 2005, Germany charges toll on trucks driving on the Autobahn and on a few federal roads. Trucks are required to have an on board GPS unit that tracks the vehicles location. Those trucks not having an on board unit (OBU) are required to register their route at established points of service, such as gas stations and post offices, in advance. This new tolling system is bringing in billions to the government – a real ‘cash-cow’. Elsewhere, like in Italy most motorways are privately owned and financed by toll route
