What Does Federal Legislation Say About Tolling and Pricing?
SAFETEA-LU legislation, along with previous provisions, offers States and other public entities an enhanced variety of opportunities to toll motor vehicles to finance Interstate construction and reconstruction, promote efficiency in the use of highways, reduce traffic congestion, and/or improve air quality. These opportunities can be summarized as: • Value Pricing Pilot Program (SAFETEA-LU Section 1604(a)). • Express Lane Demonstration Program (SAFETEA-LU Section 1604(b)). • Interstate System Construction Toll Pilot Program (SAFETEA-LU Section 1604(c)). • Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (TEA-21 Section 1216(b)). • High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Facilities (SAFETEA-LU Section 1121, amended 23 U.S.C. Section 166). • 23 U.S.C. Section 129 Tolling Agreements. How Can My Agency Get Federal Authorization to Implement a Tolling or Pricing Project? The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established a collaborative process for a State or other public entit
