Reason for action The DOT occupies an important role in
deploying charging infrastructure. Without any funding, DOT
expertise on road use and travel patterns, for example, can
provide critical input to stakeholders developing best practices
on charging station siting. In terms of building out charging
infrastructure, many DOTs have focused on highway corridor
charging. Although most charging occurs at home or at the
workplace, consumers may want the opportunity to travel long
distances; more research is needed on the importance of corridor
charging. If the DOT determines that corridor charging is an
effective investment, it has to overcome several obstacles.
Because the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 prohibits
commercialization of rest stops on all highways built with funds
from the Highway Trust Fund, charging infrastructure cannot be
built along highway right-of-way unless charging services are
offered for free. Alternatively, the DOT can build at off-ramp
locations. Implementing the action - Determine ear