Kapsch TrafficCom and North Carolina Turnpike Authority Deploy World’s First Production C-V2X Tolling System on Live Roadway

Kapsch TrafficCom and North Carolina Turnpike Authority Deploy World’s First Production C-V2X Tolling System on Live Roadway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority have launched the world’s first production-level C-V2X tolling system on a live roadway along the Triangle Expressway (NC-540), with fully operational roadside units now communicating with connected fleet vehicles. The deployment demonstrates an end-to-end architecture in which RSUs transmit data through Kapsch’s roadside systems into NCTA’s back office, while connected vehicle data is integrated directly into standard tolling transactions to improve accuracy and eliminate manual processing. Officials from both organisations say the project marks the shift from pilot testing to real-world operations, establishing a scalable foundation for connected mobility, with next steps including interoperability testing and live demonstrations at major industry events.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 11-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Kapsch TrafficCom and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) have brought into operation what they describe as the world’s first production-level cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) tolling system on an active roadway. The milestone marks a significant step toward connected, data-driven mobility in live traffic conditions rather than controlled test environments.

On the Triangle Expressway (NC-540), newly deployed roadside infrastructure is fully installed, operational, and actively exchanging data with connected fleet vehicles. This establishes a functioning, real-world foundation for connected mobility that can be expanded for broader use in the future.

Roadside Units (RSUs) positioned along the corridor are currently processing tolling transactions generated by Onboard Units (OBUs) installed in NCTA maintenance vehicles. The transaction data is transmitted from the RSUs into Kapsch’s roadside system and then forwarded to NCTA’s operational back-office environment, demonstrating a fully integrated, end-to-end technical architecture suitable for eventual commercial deployment.

Connected vehicle (CV) data is now directly appended to standard tolling transactions, creating a single, unified record within the system. This approach eliminates the need for separate processing steps or manual reconciliation, while also reducing the risk of duplicate records or incorrect charges by ensuring that all available vehicle information is incorporated into each transaction.

JJ Eden, Executive Director of the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, said that the project shows connected vehicle technology has moved beyond concept and is now a practical, operational capability on North Carolina’s road network. He emphasised that by embedding V2X data directly into NCTA’s existing back-office systems, the authority is proving that the technology can be deployed at scale and integrated seamlessly into everyday tolling operations.

Unlike earlier C-V2X pilots that were limited to closed test tracks or narrow safety use cases, this implementation integrates connected vehicle data into a live tolling ecosystem alongside real traffic. Two major technical milestones achieved in the current phase include the activation of live RSUs that communicate in real time with CV-equipped vehicles, and the successful flow of transaction data from the roadside into NCTA’s host and operational systems.

JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, described the deployment as a transition from experimentation to operational reality. He said the project creates the digital infrastructure needed to treat the vehicle itself as the toll tag, by integrating advanced data streams into both roadside equipment and back-office platforms. According to Kendrick, this provides agencies with a production-grade foundation to move confidently into the next generation of mobility.

With the physical installation and initial system integration complete, Kapsch’s next phase will focus on interoperability testing with technology partners and Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) platforms. The company also plans to showcase live demonstrations of the system at upcoming industry events hosted by 5GAA, OmniAir, ITS America, and IBTTA.

Media Contact:

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

Ashley Boncimino
Regional Marketing Manager
Kapsch TrafficCom North America
2855 Premiere Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097, USA
ashley.boncimino@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG