In Conversation with Marc Deflin: Road Pricing, AI and Future Mobility

Emovis brings its road mobility expertise to the conversation as Marc Deflin, Chief Sales Officer for North America, joins Episode 53 of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast (ITP), “Road Pricing, AI and the Future of Transportation.”

ITP is produced by Endeavor Business Media, a leading B2B media company serving transportation, infrastructure, technology, and construction, in collaboration with Mass Transit and Roads & Bridges, two established trade publications covering public transit, roads, bridges, and technology across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming construction and transportation.

The Road Ahead: Pricing, Autonomy and Trust

In this 38-minute discussion with Roads & Bridges Staff Writer Jessica Parks, Deflin tackles a critical question: could autonomous vehicles increase vehicle miles traveled rather than reduce congestion, particularly in major metropolitan areas like Washington, D.C.? He also explains why road pricing is gaining momentum as vehicles become more efficient and electrified, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to traditional fuel-tax models.

The discussion draws on Virginia’s Mileage Choice program, which has grown to nearly 25,000 participants, highlighting lessons for other states considering mileage-based user fees. Financial safeguards, payment flexibility, privacy protections, and giving drivers a choice in how their mileage is measured form the foundation of public trust.

Listeners will also discover how autonomous vehicles could enable real-time shared rides, how Mobility as a Service could bring together driving, transit, rideshare, and biking, and why integrating tolling, transit, and payment systems can make travel more seamless. The conversation concludes by looking ahead to the next five to ten years and how agencies can start preparing now.

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