Tarification of Mobility: Planning and Impacts

This lecture explores the concept of tarification in mobility planning, focusing on the costs associated with infrastructure usage and the potential benefits of user-based cost coverage. It delves into the conditions under which tarification is applied, such as under-capacity or overuse scenarios. The discussion extends to the case of road tarification, highlighting the balance between maximizing collective utility and preventing congestion. The lecture also covers traffic engineering observations on flow-speed relationships and the role of tarification in enhancing service quality. Additionally, it addresses the importance of public transport tarification in dense urban areas for social, environmental, and economic reasons. The session concludes by emphasizing how tarification can optimize travel time for individuals and space utilization for communities, offering insights into various optimization strategies beyond cost-based approaches.