Alternative Charges on Private Vehicles as a Way of Managing Urban Mobility

  • Cristiano Souza Marins Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF
  • Romulo Orrico Dante Filho Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ
  • Wellington Nascimento Silva Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF
Keywords: Urban Taxing Alternatives, Private Vehicles, Urban mobility managemen

Abstract

In this article, we reflect on proposals for the use of urban tolls on private vehicles as a form of urban mobility management. The methodology used exploratory research for the development of a theoretical basis and a table was drawn up showing the experience in various countries. The conclusion is that toll fees are economic viable, the social and environmental benefits are considerable and this can be considered an important sustainable mobility strategy

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Author Biographies

Cristiano Souza Marins, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Programa de pós-graduação em Engenharia de Transportes

 

Romulo Orrico Dante Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Programa de pós-graduação em Engenharia de Transportes

 

Wellington Nascimento Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Programa de pós-graduação em Engenharia de Transportes

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Published
2014-11-28
How to Cite
MarinsC., Dante FilhoR., & SilvaW. (2014). Alternative Charges on Private Vehicles as a Way of Managing Urban Mobility. TeMA - Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment, 7(3), 301-314. https://doi.org/10.6092/1970-9870/2489