Track D

The financing needs for the development of new road infrastructure are growing, while at the same time the maintenance of the existing primary highway network requires major interventions in order to comply with their role to enhance mobility of people and goods. With governmental spending limited, different approaches in project finance shall be explored. Financing alternatives involving public or private partners through different contractual forms, such as Concession Contracts and PPP’s are gaining ground. Congestion pricing to promote reliability and efficient use of the transport system, distance-based pricing to address declining motor fuel tax revenue, safety considerations on priced roads, and how pricing and financing decisions contribute towards net zero emissions goals to meet the global climate imperative are methods to address the growing needs of the motoring public.

SESSION 1D Estimating the Revenue Potential of Transportation Infrastructure – The Science and/or the Art of Traffic & Revenue Projections

Tuesday, July 1 | 11:30 – 13:00
Conference Room: 1st FLOOR

Traffic and revenue studies are a foundational component of the planning for major transportation infrastructure projects that feature tolling to assess feasibility, evaluate alternatives and quantify risk. This session will explore the process of conducting T&R studies, influencing factors and risks, and lessons learned from past experiences.

Moderator: Darren Henderson, Technical Director, GHD

Speakers:

  • Christopher Mwalwanda, Vice President, CDM Smith Inc.
    The Fundamentals of Traffic and Revenue Forecasting

  • Patricia Carnicas, CFO, Autopistas 
    Factors that Influence T&R Outcomes

  • Erica Gauto Flesch, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Infrastructure and Project Finance, Moody’s Ratings
    Assessing the Risk of T&R for Major Transportation Projects
  • Dimitrios Gatsonis, Senior Executive at HOCHTIEF Solutions & CEO of Aegean Motorway S.A.
    Traffic and Revenue Forecast in turbulent times & and its impact on Project Finance. The case of Aegean Motorway in Greece