Organisers: Transport and Environment (T&E), Ecoaction
Ukraine has been struggling to allocate sufficient funding for road recovery and maintenance in the aftermath of Russian aggression. The dual use of road infrastructure, the westward increase in road freight volumes, and liberalisation of freight transport between the EU and Ukraine have further exacerbated the damage to the road network.
The goal of this session is to discuss the potential for implementing a truck tolling framework aligned with EU norms and standards within the Ukrainian context, as an opportunity to strengthen strategic autonomy in the management and financing of road infrastructure.
Some of the questions to be addressed during the discussion include:
- The importance of establishing long-term, sustainable frameworks for road asset management and recovery
- The potential revenue generation from a truck tolling system
- The promotion of a more energy-efficient heavy-duty vehicle fleet in the context of such policy as well as other externalities and potential risks associated with such a system
- The role of organisers in advocating for the development and implementation of such policies.
MODERATOR
Nataliia Volyk, Transport Specialist at Ecoaction (Ukraine-based NGO)
SPEAKERS
Anastasiia Nahorna, Infrastructure Analyst at T&E
Ina Irens, National Expert for Transport, D.2. Economic and sectoral policies at DG ENEST, Ukraine Service, European Commission
