Kapsch TrafficCom announced it has received a ten-year extension of its toll services contract with the Riverside County (California) Transportation Commission (RCTC). “The extension applies to the current Kapsch TrafficCom contract to design, develop, test, install, and operate an end-to-end toll and traffic management solution for the I-15 Express Lanes Project [including the 15/91 Connector] and full replacement of the SR-91 Express Lanes roadside tolling system.”
Kapsch deliverables include ten I-15 toll points and six on SR-91. The ETC systems incorporate variable roadside message signs, CCTV cameras for enforcement, and microwave vehicle detectors. The company also provides the I-15 Express Lanes back-office system, dynamic pricing, image review, and collections enforcement. Kapsch staffs and operates the facility’s traffic operations and customer service centers. Over their contract’s initial term, Kapsch and RCTC have collaborated on system enhancements.
The express lanes run for 25 miles through of one of the 10 most populous counties in the US. More than 45 million trip transactions are processed each year.
JB Kendrick, president of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, commented, “We’re thrilled to have been awarded this contract extension and continue our strong partnership with RCTC and the traveling public in Southern California. We value our highly collaborative partnership with RCTC, and extending our services through 2041 shows our dedication to bringing top-notch technology, expertise, and people to enhance travel throughout the region.”