International Symposium on Road Pricing

The symposium will explore U.S. and international applications of road pricing strategies in different governmental and socio-economic settings. Case studies from the United States, Europe, and Asia will be the principal focus of the symposium. An international group of participants will discuss the rationale and motivations for implementing pricing; factors affecting the political and public acceptance of pricing strategies; the use of pricing revenues; and project outcomes. Drawing on papers, presentations, and symposium discussions, the committee will evaluate the current state of practice, assess future directions and opportunities, and identify research and information needs.

The Symposium registration fee is $350.00 per person for those registered by Friday, October 31, 2003 and $400.00 for those registered afterward. The fee includes the Wednesday Welcome Reception, all sessions and breaks, Thursday and Friday breakfast and lunch, and the tour.

The student registration fee is $200.00 per person for those registered by Friday, October 31, 2003 and $250.00 for those registered afterward (requires a valid school identification card onsite at registration). The fee includes the Wednesday Welcome Reception, all sessions and breaks, Thursday and Friday breakfast and lunch, and the tour.

The speaker registration fee is $175.00 per person for those registered by Friday, October 31, 2003 and $225.00 for those registered afterward. The fee includes the Wednesday Welcome Reception, all sessions and breaks, Thursday and Friday breakfast and lunch, and the tour.

Spouses/guests are invited to attend the Wednesday Welcome Reception. The registration fee is $40.00. Register your spouse/guest (only) under the guest field.

If you know someone who would be a valuable asset to this event, please enter their contact information in the 'Send this invitation' section of the registration form.

Refunds will be issued, less a $25.00 cancellation fee, for all cancellations received in writing by Friday, October 31, 2003. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Hotel Information

Online Hotel Reservations

The symposium will be held at the Sonesta Beach Hotel Key Biscayne, located in Key Biscayne, Florida, on a tropical, secluded, island, minutes from downtown Miami and Coconut Grove. This hotel offers beautiful beaches, the Atlantic Ocean and the convenience of restaurants, and shopping. Rooms have telephones with voice mail and dataport, iron and ironing board and coffeemaker. Wireless Internet access is available in all meeting and guest rooms. Recreational activities abound with tennis, biking, sunning, swimming, and golf.

To make a reservation at the TRB special rate of $98.00 (per room, per night, plus 13% tax), visit the link above or call 800-766-3782 (reference Group Code 379565). This rate is available until Wednesday, October 22, 2003 or until the block of rooms is sold out. Rooms are subject to availability and may be at a higher rate after this date. Reservations must be guaranteed for arrival with a first night deposit, including tax.

Sonesta Beach Hotel Key Biscayne
350 Ocean Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Reservations: 800-766-3782
Phone: 305-361-2021
Fax: 305-361-3096
Group Code: 379565
Online Hotel Reservations

Transportation Information

Miami International Airport (MIA) is 20 minutes from the hotel.

Taxis and shuttles are available only on the ARRIVAL (ground) level at Miami International Airport, outside of the baggage claim areas.

Shuttle service is approximately $9.00 each way.

Taxi service is approximately $31.00 each way.

Driving directions are available directly from the hotel.

Sponsors and Co-Sponsors

Transportation Research Board
Florida Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Committee on Transportation & Economic Development (A1A06)
Committee on Transportation Economics (A1C01)
Committee on Taxation & Finance (A1A01)
Joint Subcommittee on Pricing (A1A01(1))
Subcommittee on Pricing Outreach (A1A01(2))

For questions, please contact TRBMeetings@NAS.edu