Coin Collectors

Smart technology may spell the end of an era of staffed tollbooths. Systems comprising cameras, computers and electronic radio antennae can gather data as vehicles drive past the equipment arrays. These can read payment tags mounted in the windshield and gather registration or license plate data where required. Such technology is being used or tested in many major cities throughout the world. Many U.S. highways are being built by tolling agencies, and smart technology could provide a further boost to such private-public partnerships. In Florida, for example, an open-road tolling system is being tested that could reduce congestion and boost efficiency on Florida's toll roads.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/25073860
• Authors:
  • Woof, Mike
• Publication Date: 2005-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p 26
• Serial:
  • World Highways/Routes du Monde
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Route One Publishing Limited
  • ISSN: 0964-4598
  • Serial URL: http://www.worldhighways.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated toll collection; Automatic vehicle detection and identification systems; Cameras; Case studies; Field tests; Public private partnerships; Technology; Toll roads; Transponders
• Geographic Terms: Florida
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01013311
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 2005 9:26AM