D'Artagnan to prepare road usage charge demonstration implementation plan for WSTC

D'Artagnan Consulting has been awarded a contract by the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) to prepare a detailed state-wide road usage charge (RUC) demonstration implementation plan in preparation for a project expected to start in 2017. The company is working with Berk Consulting, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff and several DBE firms and the work will entail updating the WSTC body of materials assessing RUC since 2012 that was successfully completed at the direction of the State Legislature.
May 6, 2016 Read time: 2 mins

D'Artagnan Consulting has been awarded a contract by the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) to prepare a detailed state-wide road usage charge (RUC) demonstration implementation plan in preparation for a project expected to start in 2017.

The company is working with Berk Consulting, 6666 WSP/4983 Parsons Brinckerhoff and several DBE firms and the work will entail updating the WSTC body of materials assessing RUC since 2012 that was successfully completed at the direction of the State Legislature.

The plan aims to address unanswered questions that remain through testing and evaluation with the intention of implementing the demonstration in 2017, with legislative approval. The implementation plan will be completed by the end of 2016 for review by the WSTC, the Governor's office, and the transportation committees of the State House of Representatives and the State Senate. It will include all details necessary to launch a RUC pilot test including agency roles, technologies and methodologies, procurement strategy, recruitment plan, rigorous evaluation criteria, a communications plan, and detail project expenditure budget.

The D'Artagnan team will also actively consult, coordinate and receive guidance from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Licensing, the Department of Revenue and the Office of the State Treasurer, as well as the WSTC appointed RUC Steering Committee in establishing participation and coordination parameters for the project.

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