Autopista Central Leads the Way with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Pioneering MLFF Toll System in Santiago

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has implemented an advanced toll collection system called MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) in Santiago de Chile’s metropolitan area. This system facilitates over 1.6 billion transactions annually across nine urban highways in Santiago and extends to two billion transactions across Chile. Using in-vehicle tags, the system enables faster and more efficient movement for motorists, reducing congestion at tolling points. Autopista Central, the primary highway, is a pioneer in adopting MLFF tolling. The system’s revenues support urban infrastructure and contribute to reduced emissions, shorter travel times, and a sustainable urban environment. Kapsch TrafficCom is a global provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with a focus on modern tolling systems and intelligent traffic management.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 19-Oct-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Kapsch Group (VIE: KTCG), one of Austria’s most successful global technology companies, announces Kapsch TrafficCom’s role in facilitating over 1.6 billion transactions annually across nine urban highways in Santiago, thanks to its advanced MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) solution. This figure extends to two billion transactions annually across Chile.

Efficient In-Vehicle Tag System

Kapsch TrafficCom’s system utilizes in-vehicle tags to enable faster and more efficient movement for motorists. This reduces stop-and-go traffic and congestion at tolling points. Remarkably, in a city of seven million inhabitants, there are 4 million tags—an impressive testament to the system’s efficiency.

Autopista Central: A Pioneering Urban Highway

At the heart of Santiago’s tolling network is Autopista Central, the primary north-to-south highway responsible for nearly a third of all countrywide transactions. It has been a pioneer in adopting MLFF tolling, with partial operations beginning in 2004. Kapsch TrafficCom has been a trusted partner in providing and servicing its MLFF collection points.

Supporting Urban Infrastructure

The revenues generated by these MLFF tolling systems play a vital role in funding urban infrastructure in Santiago. Beyond easing traffic congestion and ensuring smooth vehicle flow, the tolling system contributes to reducing carbon emissions, cutting travel time, and fostering a more sustainable urban environment.

“Managing traffic in a bustling city like Santiago is paramount”, says Carlos Wiedmaier, VP for Solution Consulting Latin America at Kapsch TrafficCom. “Our MLFF solution not only ensures efficient tolling but also supports the broader urban infrastructure. We are proud to be part of Santiago’s journey towards a more connected and efficient urban future.”

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Impact in Latin America

Kapsch TrafficCom has been actively involved in Latin America since 2000 and has executed projects in 10 countries and 19 cities across the region. Under the leadership of Samuel Kapsch, the focus remains on modern tolling systems and intelligent traffic management solutions for highways and cities to combat congestion and emissions.

A Global Leader in Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Kapsch TrafficCom is a renowned global provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility, with successful projects in over 50 countries. Their innovative solutions in tolling, tolling services, traffic management, and demand management contribute to a world without congestion.

As a one-stop-shop solutions provider, Kapsch TrafficCom covers the entire value chain for customers, from components to design and implementation to system operation.

Headquartered in Vienna, Kapsch TrafficCom has subsidiaries and branches in over 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In the 2022/23 financial year, approximately 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 553 million.

Media contacts:

Carolin Treichl
Executive Vice President Marketing & Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
+43 50 811 1710
carolin.treichl@kapsch.net

Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
+43 50 811 1720
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG