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Information on the legislation that introduced the statewide tolling feasibility study, full timeline and details, and frequently asked questions.
The Michigan Legislature required MDOT to conduct a tolling feasibility study
Public Act 140 of 2020 and Public Act 73 of 2022, required MDOT to hire a consultant to prepare a tolling and managed lanes feasibility study and strategic implementation plan for the state of Michigan. Working with HNTB and CDM Smith, MDOT is conducting a Michigan Tolling Feasibility Study that considers the following:
- Evaluate the economic impact and feasibility
- Consideration of a discount program
- Impact on out-of-state operators
- Applicability for federal tolling programs
- Optimal toll rates
- Identification of required tolling rules
- Long-term financing opportunities
- Identification of candidate corridors
- Identify ways to maximize use of Michigan workers and products
Michigan tolling feasibility study
Step 1
Feasibility Study
The feasibility study will determine if tolling makes sense and identify the most promising corridors from Michigan's 31 limited-access corridors.
- Complete initial traffic and revenue evaluation
- Analyze the corridors using Michigan-specific data (I.e., road and bridge conditions, speed and travel reliability, and socioeconomic data)
- Conduct screening to identify the most promising corridors
Step 1
Step 2
Implementation Plan
Complete the following for the most promising candidate corridors:
- Assess the feasibility of federal tolling programs
- Refined traffic and revenue evaluation, and establish toll rates and impacts
- Establish equity and discount programs
- Complete economic and environmental analyses
- Explore financing opportunities
- Set policy and rules
- Finalize projects and schedules
Step 3
Final Recommendations
No later than January 31, 2023
Step 3
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