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Deh Cho Bridge: Tolling System and Benefits Overview

Learn about the tolling system on the Deh Cho Bridge, including infrastructure, enforcement, and benefits like uninterrupted access, reduced isolation, and economic development opportunities for tourism. Explore features such as toll structure, transponders, and enforcement details.

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Deh Cho Bridge: Tolling System and Benefits Overview

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  1. Deh Cho BridgeMotor Carrier EngagementThe Department of TransportationIn Cooperation with the NWT Motor Transport Association September 7 & 8, 2011

  2. Introduction • Benefits of Deh Cho Bridge • Overview of Tolling System • Toll Structure • Infrastructure • Enforcement/Regulation • Questions and Comments

  3. 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

  4. Industry Benefits • Reduced Warehousing Costs • Reduced Down Time for Equipment • GreaterCertainty for Supply Chain / JIT Delivery • Increased Cycle Time • Reduced Fuel Consumption - Emissions • Increased Competitiveness with Southern Firms • Shortened Delivery Time • 24 Hour Window

  5. Lost Opportunity Costs

  6. Overview • Toll Based on Vehicle Classification • Commercial Vehicles > 4500 kg. • Number of Axles

  7. Toll Collection • Choice of Payment Method • Self-reporting (Monthly – No Service Fee) • Purchase Individual Toll Permit (Permit Centre)

  8. Projected Toll Rates

  9. Infrastructure

  10. Infrastructure

  11. Transponders • Transponder Industry Standard • Simplifies Business Process • Required for Self Reporting • Unique to Each Vehicle

  12. Green Light • Transponders • Automated Analysis - Check for Registration - Permits; Toll, Fuel Tax - Over-dimensional/overweight • Option to Report to the Weigh Scale

  13. Enforcement • On Road Enforcement • Non-compliance ~ Self Reporting • Manual Review of Tolling Events • Tickets for Tolling Offences • Restrictions Under the MVA

  14. 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

  15. Questions?

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