Author:
Hirte Georg,Tscharaktschiew Stefan
Abstract
Abstract
We discuss future challenges to road transport infrastructure. These are related to maintenance, autonomous transport and the financing of infrastructure. We state that maintenance investments are mainly relevant and necessary to avoid a strong reduction in accessibility; autonomous driving will not allow for the reduction in infrastructure investment. A share of revenue from a kilometer tax and city charges will be used to finance road infrastructure and cross-finance other infrastructure.
Subject
Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
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