“The Road Pricing Summit speaks more clearly to the diverse range of funding tools now being explored and implemented across the Americas,” said John Thornton, editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, and chair of the event.

“Our goal is to bring together the right people – from public agencies, industry and research – to address the urgent questions around how to pay for roads in a way that is fair, effective and future-ready.”

Confirmed speakers include:

• Adrian Moore, Vice President of Policy, Reason Foundation
• Carlos M Braceras, P.E., Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation
• Christian Schonlau, CFO, RTC Washoe County
• Jack Opiola, US Transportation Expert
• Jay Starling, Programs Director, International Registration Plan, Inc.
• Marcy Coleman, Vehicle Program Manager, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
• Renae Reynolds, Executive Director, Tri-State Transportation Campaign
• Rick Geddes, Founding Director, Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy
• Sophia Chan, AAAS Fellow, US Department of Transportation

This year’s agenda features updates on New York City’s congestion pricing rollout, insights from Utah DOT and a policy panel exploring whether mileage fees are truly user-pays or simply another form of tax.

Other sessions will explore blockchain in toll collection, freight RUC pilots, dynamic pricing, legal developments, and cross-border toll harmonisation.

Registration is now open with limited-time early bird offers available until 31 July 2025:

• Public sector delegates can register free of charge
• Private sector delegates can attend for a reduced fee of US$1,100

Register now at: https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=RUC45Visitor