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Emovis Completes Free-Flow System Implementation At Hampton Roads Tunnels

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Emovis, an Abertis company, announced the successful implementation of a new free-flow tolling system it developed in collaboration with Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC), operator of the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region.

The system, now in initial stage of operation, includes four strategically located gantries, each equipped with advanced roadside sensors and pavement detection technology. Vehicle data is processed through Emovis’ cloud-based “Emovis Identify” platform and “seamlessly integrated with ERC’s Toll Transaction Host for rating and invoicing in near real time.” Emovis said the system is designed to “provide accurate, reliable toll collection, minimize revenue leakage and improve operational efficiency while enhancing the overall travel experience for users.” The free-flow system was installed alongside ERC’s existing roadside collection system, which remains in operation during a transition that will involve its full decommissioning.

Emovis CEO Christian Barrientos commented, “We are thrilled to partner with ERC on this initiative. Together, we’ve implemented a cutting-edge solution that sets a new benchmark for tolling systems in the region.”

Indiana Bill Would Allow Governor, INDOT To Expand Tolling Without Specific Legislative Approval

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Indiana Capital Chronicle takes a detailed look at legislation (HB 1461) that aims at reform and expansion of Indiana transportation financing to prevent looming budget shortfalls. Among other things, the measure would update 2017 legislation that opened up opportunities (so far, neglected) to raise revenue through highway and bridge tolling. One provision would authorize INDOT to apply to the federal government for a project tolling waiver with the governor’s approval. If a waiver were granted, state authorizing legislation wouldn’t be required. At a January 27 committee hearing, tolling got the support of construction industry representatives and the state chamber of commerce, while the state’s trucking association cited objections.

A video record of the January 27 House Roads and Transportation committee hearing is available online. A lengthy summary and fiscal analysis of HB 1461 has been prepared by the Indiana Legislative Services Agency.

Report: Ohio Turnpike Traffic And Revenue Continued To Trend Upward In 2024

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Cleveland.com reports, the Ohio Turnpike and Information Commission (OTIC) received $448 million in revenue from all sources in 2024, a year-on-year increase of $29.2 million.

Toll collections amounted to $388.4 million, $147.6 million from passenger vehicles and $240.8 million from commercial vehicles. The year-on-year increase in toll collection — $27.6 million — was due in part to 2024 being the start of a series of five annual rate adjustments.

However, traffic volume was also a factor in the revenue gain. The number of vehicles using the turnpike in 2024 rose to 56.1, up 5.4 million from 2023. Last year was the fourth straight year of volume increases.

Miles traveled on the turnpike were recorded as three billion last year, suggesting there was a nominal drop off. However, OTIC noted that miles-traveled data collected in 2023 and earlier years can’t be accurately compared with data obtained in 2024 and subsequent years. Data collection changed as a consequence of the toll system restructure the commission introduced in April 2024.

(Additional OTIC traffic and revenue information can be obtained from the commission website.)