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Deh Cho Bridge Motor Carrier Engagement The Department of Transportation In Cooperation with the NWT Motor Transport Association . September 7 & 8, 2011. Introduction. Benefits of Deh Cho Bridge Overview of Tolling System Toll Structure Infrastructure Enforcement/Regulation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Deh Cho BridgeMotor Carrier Engagement
The Department of TransportationIn Cooperation with the
NWT Motor Transport Association
September 7 & 8, 2011
Introduction
• Benefits of Deh Cho Bridge• Overview of Tolling System
– Toll Structure– Infrastructure– Enforcement/Regulation
• Questions and Comments
Benefits• Year Round Uninterrupted Access• Reduced Sense of Isolation• Reduced Vulnerability to the Effects of Climate
Change• Reduced Energy Consumption and Greenhouse
Gas Emissions in Trucking and Ferry Operations• Reduced Risk of Fuel Spills• Reduced Cost of Living• Increased Economic Development, esp. from
Tourism
Industry Benefits• Reduced Warehousing Costs• Reduced Down Time for Equipment• Greater Certainty for Supply Chain / JIT Delivery• Increased Cycle Time• Reduced Fuel Consumption - Emissions• Increased Competitiveness with Southern Firms• Shortened Delivery Time• 24 Hour Window
Lost Opportunity Costs
Overview• Toll Based on Vehicle Classification
– Commercial Vehicles > 4500 kg.– Number of Axles
category # of Axles
A 2 to 4
B 5 and 6
C 7 and greater
Toll Collection
• Choice of Payment Method
– Self-reporting (Monthly – No Service Fee)– Purchase Individual Toll Permit (Permit Centre)
Projected Toll Rates
Category # of Axles Self Reporter Toll Permit plus Service Fee
A 2-4 $75 $92
B 5-6 $150 $167
C 7+ $275 $292
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Transponders
• Transponder Industry Standard• Simplifies Business Process
• Required for Self Reporting• Unique to Each Vehicle
Green Light
• Transponders• Automated Analysis
- Check for Registration- Permits; Toll, Fuel Tax- Over-dimensional/overweight
• Option to Report to the Weigh Scale
Enforcement
• On Road Enforcement • Non-compliance ~ Self Reporting• Manual Review of Tolling Events• Tickets for Tolling Offences• Restrictions Under the MVA
Bison Awareness • Free Roaming Bison in
the area on Fort Providence side through to Yellowknife.
• Caution Entering & Exiting the Bridge.
• Use of Texas Gates. • Watch your Speed.• No Stopping on the
Bridge
Questions?