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Mark IV proposing 5.9GHz migration to E-ZPass IAG? - offering 5.9/GPS antenna after dual 5.9/915 reader
By Peter Samuel on September 10, 2008Soon after their official announcement of a dual mode reader named Janus (5.9GHz and 915MHz) Mark IV
are saying they've developed a dual mode antenna combining bidirectional 5.9GHz signaling and a GPS signal receiver.
Mark IV reports successful tests of 5.9GHz and Janus 2-mode reader
By Peter Samuel on September 3, 2008
Mark IV Industries, dominant in North America with their 915MHz E-ZPass toll systems, are announcing a dual-mode reader and claiming success in extensive on-road tests of 5.9GHz equipment. These have been conducted on highways set up with roadside equipment in the western suburbs of Detroit. The tests were part of the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) program, a joint effort of many leading companies and government entities that has been going on for about five years.
Triboro's M Ascher - price was key in 1994 selection of Mark IV (FOLLOWUP)
By Peter Samuel on April 1, 2008
Michael Ascher says the IAG did not capitulate to the special interests of the Garden State Parkway or any others in choosing Mark IV back in March 1994. He says cost was a major factor in Mark IV being given the sole source contract rather than the favorite going in, Amtech. Ascher was chairman of the executive committee meeting that decided the contract March 18 1994 in the Robert Moses Building of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority on a snowy Friday evening.
LITIGATION:TransCore vs Mark IV
By Peter Samuel on February 21, 2001LITIGATION:TransCore vs Mark IV
Originally published in issue 53 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Jan 2001.
Page:31
Subjects:litigation suit
Agencies:Mark IV TransCore
Sources:Gravelle
STANDARD:Antenna mounting height issue for ET
By Peter Samuel on November 18, 2000STANDARD:Antenna mounting height issue for ET
Originally published in issue 52 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Nov 2000.
Page:13
Subjects:antenna mounting height
Facilities:Pennsylvania Turnpike
Agencies:Mark IV
Locations:PA Pennsylvania
OWNERSHIP & WARRANTIES:Florida innovates with sales of transponders
By Peter Samuel on September 26, 2000OWNERSHIP & WARRANTIES:Florida innovates with sales of transponders
Originally published in issue 51 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Sep 2000.
Page:16
Subjects:sale or lease warranty
Agencies:Mark IV Amtech Kelly OOCEA
Locations:Florida FL
The ownership by the toll agency is usually spelled out in the agreement the motorist signs when opening a transponder account.
TAG BATTERIES:IAG plans for battery deaths
By Peter Samuel on September 23, 2000TAG BATTERIES:IAG plans for battery deaths
Originally published in issue 51 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Sep 2000.
Page:15
Subjects:battery life deaths
Facilities:MTA Triborough
Agencies:MTA Mark IV
Sources:Ascher
Mark IV may have T3 tags in 2001
By Peter Samuel on September 5, 2000Mark IV may have T3 tags in 2001
Originally published in issue 51 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Sep 2000.
Page:3
Subjects:multi-protocol tag standard T3
Agencies:Mark IV
Mark IV going Brit
By Peter Samuel on May 5, 2000Mark IV going Brit
Originally published in issue 49 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in May 2000.
Page:5
Subjects:takeover sale
Agencies:Mark IV IVHS BC Partners
Add-on to TRnl#48 April 2000:Toll roads newsletter
By Peter Samuel on April 19, 2000Add-on to TRnl#48 April 2000:Toll roads newsletter
Originally published in issue 48 of Tollroads Newsletter, which came out in Apr 2000.
Page:25 add-on
Subjects:MP-tag multi-protocol super-tag supertag
Agencies:Mark IV
Sources:Manuel
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