THE PROBLEM TRANSPORTATION REVENUE IS DECLINING VMT Growth Vehicle - - PDF document

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Bringing MBUF Exploration to the East Coast

• Dr. Patricia Hendren,

Executive Director - I-95 Corridor Coalition Nina Elter SVP, Global Market Development - EROAD

IFTA/IRP Audit Workshop February 2019

THE PROBLEM

TRANSPORTATION REVENUE IS DECLINING

VMT Growth Revenue loss due to increased fuel economy

Vehicle Miles Traveled Gas consumption with increased efficiency

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TRANSPORTATION FLEET IS CHANGING

LOW EFFICIENCY

$58.20

Average monthly gas tax paid

AVERAGE EFFICIENCY

$29.10

HIGH EFFICIENCY

$16.63

ELECTRIC

$0.00

Miles driven

WHY I‐95 COALITION?

East Coast voice is needed

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Boston, Massachusetts New York, New York Washington, D.C. Raleigh, North Carolina Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Charleston, South Carolina Savannah, Georgia Orlando, Florida

16 states + D.C.

2nd

Largest Economy in the World $4.7 Trillion 40% of US GDP

In the Corridor

Of America’s population: 110 Million people

37%

Major Seaports $172 Billion Imports 34% of U.S. total

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Miami, Florida

I‐95 MBUF STUDY

I‐95 Coalition STSFA Grants

I‐95 Corridor Coalition Mileage‐Based User Fee Study

Purpose: Explore the feasibility of replacing the gas tax with a mileage‐based user fee program in a multistate environment

• 1. Dive into the difficult issues
• Privacy, equity, urban vs. rural
• Financial implications
• 2. Education, education, education
• 3. Gather real‐world experience
• Focused regional pilot ~ 120 participants
• Volunteer pilot ~ 1,000 participants
• Multi‐state truck pilot ~ 50 vehicles

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I‐95 MBUF STUDY

• First‐ever mileage‐based user fee (MBUF)

Pilot on the East Coast

• Pilot is part of Coalition’s study through

two USDOT grants

• East Coast is a critical voice in the

national MBUF conversation

I‐95 Corridor Coalition Mileage‐Based User Fee Study

Important to Remember:

I‐95 Corridor Coalition Mileage‐Based User Fee Study

FOUR FOCUS AREAS

• Out‐of‐state mileage

How will travel across boundaries be handled?

• Tolling

What is the relationship between tolling and MBUF?

• Trucking

How does a user‐fee fit into current requirements?

• Amenities

Will value‐added amenities help with public acceptance?

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MULTI‐STATE TRUCK PILOT

• October 1st, 2018 – March 31st, 2019
• EROAD is the technology partner
• Revenue neutral rate used
• Pilot purpose:
• Explore feasibility of existing regulations and technology

as a framework for a MBUF approach

• Gain a better understanding of motor carriers needs and

viewpoints.

I‐95 Corridor Coalition Mileage‐Based User Fee Study

EROAD SYSTEM

Easy, Accurate and Fair Tax & Charging (WMT, IFTA, IRP etc.)

GPS BASED TECHNOLOGY - REGULATORY TELEMATICS, OFFERING

COMMERCIAL AND REGULATORY SERVICES ON ONE PLATFORM.

Fleet Management & Optimization Driver Coaching & Speed management ELD, HOS and HSW Monitoring, Reporting & Assurance Integration & Communication Real-time Geospatial Oversight, Analytics & Services

TECHNOLOGY ENABLES ROAD USERS ENACT

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TRUCK PILOT IN PROGRESS

October ‐ December

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Existing regulations of focus

ELD Mandate

Motor Carrier Working Group

Rules and Regulations The working Group Agency Industry Technology I‐95 Corridor Coalition Mileage‐Based User Fee Study

NEXT STEPS

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CONTINUING OUR WORK

• Multi‐state truck Pilot
• IFTA/IRP working meeting
• Interviews
• Motor carrier working group
• Hear from the public through an expanded

multi‐state Pilot with up to 1,000 volunteers

• Further test the tolling concept
• Explore privacy concerns and equity across

urban and rural areas

Thank You!

Learn more at: www.I95CoalitionMBUF.org