Commission can now expedite road projects needed for safety and economic development. HARRISBURG, PA. (July 28, 2021) — The PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) today delivered its final $450 million payment to PennDOT for transit systems around the state, as mandated by Act 44 of 2007, bringing the total transferred over the last 15 years to […]
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TollPlus Successfully Deploys New Back-Office System For NTTA
System Go-Live Occurred in January 2021 in the Midst of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic PLANO, TX (July 20, 2021) — TollPlus has successfully deployed an advanced Back-Office System (BOS) for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA). TollPlus, a subsidiary of VINCI Highways, was previously awarded the contract to design, implement, and maintain NTTA’s new BOS. […]
THEA’s Joe Waggoner Announces He Will Retire As CEO
Tampa, FL, June 2, 2021 — After four decades in the transportation industry, Joe Waggoner, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), has announced his intention to retire in February 2022. THEA’s Board of Directors accepts this news with regret – and with gratitude for Waggoner’s 14 years of […]
2020 Annual Report Affirms Financial Stability Of E-470 Public Highway Authority
Highlights COVID-19 Impact on Toll Rates, Financial Stability, and Bright Future for Roadway Aurora, Colorado, May 13, 2021 — Today, E-470 released its 2020 annual report to the public. The 10-page report, which is available at E-470.com, covers a range of topics including completion of the Road Widening Project, which added a third lane in […]
THEA Announces Opening Date of the Selmon West Extension
The Roadway Will Be Open to the Public on Monday, April 19, 2021 April 8, 2021 (Tampa, FL) — Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) announces its plan to open the Selmon West Extension. This elevated 1.9-mile toll lane will provide a seamless connection and a safe transportation option for drivers traveling from Brandon to Pinellas […]