The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected TransCore, Harrisburg, Pa., to convert the existing I-15 Express Lanes decal system to an electronic, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based payment system. This type of system is the first in Utah.
The contract encompasses system design, installation, integration, Encompass 6 multiprotocol RFID readers and the new RFID-based eZGo Anywhere HOT/HOV transponders. The contract is valued at approximately $16 million, which includes a nine-year maintenance option. Installation is scheduled for completion by fall 2010.