Conference on Toll Road Pricing 2025: Introducing Guest Speaker - Shakir Hussein, 407 Electronic Toll Route
Road Pricing Summit 2025: Shakir Hussein to Discuss Equitable Congestion Charges
The Road Pricing Summit 2025, scheduled for 18-19 September at the Hyatt Regency Miami in Downtown Miami, Florida, is set to be an exciting event for tolling and road pricing professionals. One of the confirmed speakers is Shakir Hussein, the Director of Traffic and Planning at 407 ETR.
Shakir Hussein, with over two decades of experience in highway traffic management, planning, and operations, will focus on international cases of road pricing where equality and legitimacy were central to achieving public support for successful and fair congestion charges. While specific countries or cases have not been detailed in the available sources, the emphasis is on best practices for implementing equitable and legitimate congestion fees to ensure public endorsement.
Hussein's discussion will include the importance of trust-building and transparent engagement in shaping successful pricing policies. He believes that focusing on building public understanding is key. When people see that user-pays means user-benefits, and that other corridors and modes of travel also improve, support becomes stronger, and implementation more successful.
Hussein's presentation at the Road Pricing Summit 2025 will also delve into global case studies where equity and legitimacy drive public support. He anticipates sharing practical insights, highlighting the equity and efficiency of road pricing, and collaborating with peers on shaping the future of transportation policy.
In addition to discussing road pricing, Hussein's talk will also cover the challenge of replacing declining gas tax revenues with sustainable funding for roads and infrastructure. The summit aims to address this challenge by exploring tolling, road usage charging (RUC), and mobility pricing schemes across highways, urban roads, and cross-border corridors.
As the director of traffic and planning at 407 ETR, Hussein leads teams responsible for forecasting, reporting, and infrastructure planning to ensure the highway remains safe and efficient. His most rewarding aspect of the role is shaping transportation strategy through data-informed planning and seeing those insights lead to measurable improvements in mobility and network performance.
The Road Pricing Summit 2025 boasts a comprehensive agenda, high-level speakers, and exclusive networking opportunities. It is the only independent annual forum of its kind for tolling and road pricing professionals across the USA. Register here to join this enlightening event.
However, the future of user-financed transportation is not without challenges. Hussein's most pressing challenge for 2025 is ensuring that stakeholders fully understand the broader value of road pricing. By 2030, user-financed transport schemes will be more integrated, equitable, and responsive. Real-time data, dynamic pricing, and coordinated planning will support better outcomes for both users and operators.
With his extensive experience and insights, Shakir Hussein is undoubtedly a valuable addition to the Road Pricing Summit 2025. His MBA from Queen's University Smith School of Business and Master's in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto have equipped him with the necessary skills to lead discussions on this crucial topic.
