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Orlando, FL, November 19, 2018 — The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) announces the launch of a new portable electronic toll transponder that enables drivers to travel toll roads across 18 states, including Florida, using one transponder and one account. Called E-PASS Xtra, it’s CFX response to the Moving Ahead for Progress in 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which requires […]

Strengthens Kapsch Connected Vehicle Technology Portfolio Vienna/McLean, VA, November 12, 2018 — Kapsch TrafficCom (Kapsch) announces its acquisition of eTrans Systems (eTrans) on November 12, 2018. eTrans is a Virginia-based provider of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) solutions that provide the foundation for a wide range of safety and mobility applications. The acquisition enriches the […]

Agency initiates new focus on innovation and technology in transportation Austin, TX, October 31, 2018 — The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) has named Robert Goode as a new Deputy Executive Director. A licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas, Goode is a veteran transportation and infrastructure planning executive with 35 years […]

More than $6.1 billion invested since start of Move Illinois Program Downers Grove, IL, October 25, 2018 — The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved two construction contracts and one professional engineering services contract totaling more than $42 million at its October meeting. Nearly $555.2 million in construction contracts have been approved by the Tollway […]

Operations cost increases limited and headcount reduced while implementing largest infrastructure improvement program in agency history Downers Grove, IL, October 18, 2018 — The Illinois Tollway today introduced a balanced Tentative 2019 Budget during its Board of Directors’ Finance, Administration and Operations Committee meeting. The spending plan includes $365 million for annual maintenance and operations […]