E-470's Public Highways Authority's cashless alternative
With economic gloom sweeping the globe, any form of traffic technology which will ease the strain on the motorists’ pockets is sure to be a hit. Be it reducing fuel consumption or reducing journey times, E-470's cashless alternative to conventional tolling is set to change the face of motoring in Denver in the state of Colorado.
E-470 first implemented non-stop tolling with Idris's help in 1991, naming it EXpressToll. E-470 was among the first tolling facilities in the United States to use a high-speed electronic toll collection system. Drivers were charged the toll without having to stop or slow down at its mainline toll plazas and ramp plazas.
Due to advances in technology, new changes have been implemented, once again taking E-470 into a new era of tolling.
Since 1 January this year, users of E-470's 47- mile toll around the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area, have been experiencing a cashless alternative to tolling. License Plate Toll was introduced as another option to pay a toll. Since 4 July, 2009, coin and currency payments are no longer available on E-470. Payments are made only through an EXpressToll account or License Plate Toll bill.
The system will enhance safety, speed and convenience for E-470 toll users, as well as improving the environment. Eliminating stop-and-go traffic and idling in cash lanes, drastically reduces the levels of Co emitted and fuel consumed. Idris technology provides the project with the highest level of AVC accuracy and confidence, well equipping it for today's demanding roads.
For more information go to www.e-470.com or contact Teri England
Published in Idris Summer 2009
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