- Report: Ohio Turnpike Traffic And Revenue Continued To Trend Upward In 2024
- Illinois Tollway Issues Eight Construction And Engineering Contracts
- Emovis Completes Free-Flow System Implementation At Hampton Roads Tunnels
- Indiana Bill Would Allow Governor, INDOT To Expand Tolling Without Specific Legislative Approval
- Atlas Arteria Releases Q4 2024 Volume And Revenue Metrics
- These are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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Report: Ohio Turnpike Traffic And Revenue Continued To Trend Upward In 2024
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.)
Company and Agency Financial Issues And Reports Ohio Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure CommissionIllinois Tollway Issues Eight Construction And Engineering Contracts
Last week, the Illinois Tollway Authority board approved eight construction and professional engineering services contracts with an overall value of more than $68 million. Awardees included:
- F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates for two toll plaza improvement projects ($10.9 million)
- K-Five Construction Corp., Chicago, for systemwide pavement repairs ($7.7 million)
- Hanson Professional Services, Oak Brook, IL, for master plan design of Veterans Memorial Tollway interchange improvements ($35.3 million)
- Atlas Engineering Group, Northbrook, IL, for construction management services related to Reagan Memorial Tollway toll plaza improvements ($4.6 million)
- OSEH Inc., Oak Park, IL, for construction management services related to Jane Addams Memorial Tollway pavement and structural preservation ($2.7 million)
- Terra Engineering Ltd., Chicago, for construction management services related to Jane Addams Memorial Tollway toll plaza improvements ($2.6 million)
- Jacobs Engineering, for design services on the I-490 Tollway Project ($2.5 million)
- Valdes Engineering Co. (Valdes Architecture and Engineering), Lombard, IL, for construction management services related to Veterans Memorial Tollway fiber-optic improvements ($2 million)
The January contract awardees included 29 certified disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned business enterprise firms, as well as 10 certified veteran-owned firms, and five Partnering For Growth mentoring program agreements. Tollway executive director Cassaundra Rouse commented, “Through its construction projects the Illinois Tollway is creating opportunities to build and improve businesses along with our roads and bridges. The Tollway is committed to assisting new and growing businesses to get a foothold in the industry and we appreciate the support from firms willing to mentor each other through Partnering for Growth.”
Highway-Tunnel-Bridge Maintenance Illinois Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (IL Tollway) Transportation and Infrastructure Leadership And Workforce DiversityEmovis Completes Free-Flow System Implementation At Hampton Roads Tunnels
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.”
Abertis AET (All-Electronic Tolling) Elizabeth River Tunnels Emovis (Abertis Mobility Services) Hampton Roads Metro Area (VA) Open-Road Tolling VirginiaIndiana Bill Would Allow Governor, INDOT To Expand Tolling Without Specific Legislative Approval
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.
Company and Agency Financial Issues And Reports ETC Systems Indiana Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)Atlas Arteria Releases Q4 2024 Volume And Revenue Metrics
Last week, Atlas Arteria announced that it recorded “solid growth in traffic and toll revenue” during Q4 2024 “primarily driven by strong light vehicle traffic at APRR and toll increases at Chicago Skyway. Weighted average traffic increased by 2.9%, compared to the prior corresponding period, while weighted average toll revenue rose by 6.9%. For the year ending 31 December 2024, robust traffic in France and toll increases across the majority of Atlas Arteria’s businesses drove weighted average traffic up by 0.6% and weighted average toll revenue up by 4.9% compared to 2023.” (TRN inserted links in quoted text.)
The tollway operator also announced it will release full-year results for 2024 on February 27, 2025. A briefing for analysts and investors will be held that day at 10:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (6:00 PM EST, February 26).
APRR (Toll Road Concession Operator) Atlas Arteria (formerly Macquarie Atlas Roads) Australia Chicago Skyway Company and Agency Financial Issues And ReportsThese are just some of the toll industry developments TRN is following.
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