Knowledge of Local Toll-road Pricing in Oslo

2025/01/16 by Lars Even Egner, Nils Fearnley · 1 voice
Energy · Social Sciences · Engineering · #Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies #Transportation Planning and Optimization #Urban and Freight Transport Logistics

paper · pdf · doi:10.32866/001c.128171

Abstract

We investigated knowledge of local toll roads among Oslo residents with a valid driver’s license and access to a car through a survey (N = 419; sample: e-scooter users). Knowledge of prices, rules, and rush hour times is limited. Only 0.5-3% of respondents indicate a correct price (±1 NOK) for toll-passings. Correct answers regarding monthly and hourly payment caps are 10% and 17%, respectively. Finally, 4-44% of respondents indicated the correct time when peak hours start or stop.

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