The project began with the goal of identifying/developing a strategy to achieve corridor-wide interoperable ETTM systems. Over 40 Coalition and non-Coalition ETTM stakeholders were interviewed with regard to planned ETTM programs, potential users, and policy considerations. Based on information gathered through the interview process, a two-day public policy forum, which focused on institutional structure, cost revenue-sharing, and expanded uses of ETTM technology, was held in June, 1996. The vision statement, strategy, and objectives, developed by the Project’s Technical Review Committee (TRC), were adopted by the Executive Board in November 1996.

Several important ideas came about as a result of this project. A concentric-ring model was developed to illustrate how the level of compatibility would vary between geographic location and the type of user. The Coalition was also defined more clearly as both an educator and policy-maker in the development of a corridor-wide ETTM system. In addition, the project manifested the need for ETTM industries to monitor CVO progress, and should work together in implementing an efficient ITS system.

All Coalition members adopted a common ETTM vision and strategy to achieve compatibility in the Northeast Corridor which is: one tag per vehicle; one account per customer; one set of credentials per commercial vehicle; and the expanded use of ETTM. This action reflected the recognition of the importance of ETTM compatibility and interoperability throughout the entire Corridor.

Currently, there are several ETTM activities underway in the Corridor. The E-ZPass system implemented by three toll authorities in the New York Metropolitan Area, has expanded to New Jersey and Delaware. The Virginia DOT adopted a similar toll collection system in 1996 on the Dulles Toll Road. The FASTOLL system utilizes equipment compatible to that used by the E-ZPass system.

Procurement Agency:  Delaware Department of Transportation
Project Contact: Chris Cox.
Dennis Keck, New Jersey DOT or
Al Karoly, I-95 Corridor Coalition

Develop a long-term strategy for achieving ETTM compatibility in the Northeast Corridor. 

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The initial effort involved interviewing agencies in the corridor during 1996 to determine the status of electronic toll and traffic management activities in each organization. Information was obtained about potential users, and opinions were solicited about the development of a compatible corridor-wide system. Building from what was learned through those interviews, a public policy forum was held for two days in June 1996. A program of workshop sessions was held on three topics: Institutional Structure, Cost and Revenue Sharing, and Expanded Utility. These discussions and the development of a model representative of the issues were used later to write a vision and strategy for the implementation of ETTM in the Coalition member states.

The Executive Board of the Coalition formally adopted a vision for the use of ETTM in the Corridor at its November 1996 meeting. That vision is:

• One tag per vehicle
• One account per customer
• One set of credentials per commercial vehicle
• Expanded use of ETTM technology

By 1997, the expanded use of electronic devices for payment of transportation-related service had become a key outcome area in the Coalition’s business plan, and a Program Track Committee was established to oversee and support all activities related to Electronic Payment Services.

Final expenditures were $95,000.
$5,000 balance reallocated Years 6 & 7.