Evaluation and funding of road maintenance in PIARC member countries

This report presents an up to date description and analysis of the methodologies used by PIARC member countries and international agencies for evaluation and funding of road maintenance. The common problem of inadequate attention to road maintenance is highlighted. The concept of a systematic approach to managing the road network as an asset is described. The report mainly addresses the evaluation and funding portion of road asset management, setting out objectives for evaluating road maintenance. [...]

Cost Recovery and Dedication of Road User Fees

Under the jurisdiction of PIARC Committee on Financing and Economic Evaluation (C9) an investigation was undertaken within PIARC member countries on the related topics of cost recovery of road user fees and the dedication of such fees to road or transportation purposes. The material that follows is separated by two distinct topics, Cost Recovery on the one hand, and Dedication of Road User Fees, on the other, and provides an overview of the investigation carried out by C9. A survey of the particular [...]

Financing of Road Infrastructures: Guide for New Methods of Financing and Public/Private Partnership

There are various types of road infrastructure financing, from "traditional" public funding through budgetary resource allocation relying on general taxes and duties, to "pure" private funding through limited recourse project financing based on road pricing or toll collection. But road investment needs are huge and allocation procedures reflect a fierce "competition" with other fundamental public services. Road infrastructure remains however a key element for enhancing economic development. Many [...]