Kapsch TrafficCom Celebrates the Launch of Complete 540 Phase 1, Enhancing Connectivity in North Carolina

Kapsch TrafficCom Celebrates the Launch of Complete 540 Phase 1, Enhancing Connectivity in North Carolina

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the successful opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, which commenced traffic on September 25th. This project enhances regional connectivity and aims to reduce travel times for commuters. Selected by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) in 2017, Kapsch provided a state-of-the-art tolling solution, making NCTA the first multi-protocol toll facility in the U.S. The new system features barrier-free tolling without in-pavement sensors, which will save maintenance costs. Both Kapsch and NCTA leaders expressed pride in the collaboration and excitement about the project’s impact on regional growth.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 2-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Kapsch TrafficCom is proud to announce the opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, USA.

The extension, which opened for traffic at 6 a.m. on September 25th, enhances regional connectivity and is set to significantly reduce travel times for both commuters and residents. In 2017, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) selected Kapsch TrafficCom to implement a comprehensive, state-of-the-art tolling solution aimed at modernizing this critical expressway in Raleigh. With this project, Kapsch has helped NCTA become the first multi-protocol toll facility in the United States, facilitating both the expressway extension and the overall completion of the 540 project.

JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, expressed enthusiasm about the project’s completion: “We take pride in our role in this significant development, which will see tens of thousands of drivers utilizing the roadway daily. Our longstanding partnership with NCTA, founded on innovation, has led to this exciting moment. The decision to implement a design that eliminates in-pavement sensors is a forward-thinking approach, reflecting the Authority’s commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of road users and maintenance staff alike.”

J.J. Eden, Executive Director of NCTA, shared in the excitement, stating, “The anticipation surrounding this project has been palpable. The Triangle Expressway is poised to play a crucial role in accommodating the region’s planned growth and development, providing a reliable and efficient transportation option for everyone.”

As part of the project, Kapsch TrafficCom was tasked with supplying transponders and automatic vehicle identification (AVI) readers for twelve toll zones. The equipment ensures seamless and barrier-free tolling for all drivers, utilizing Kapsch’s VRx cameras and nVDC vision-based vehicle detection and classification technology.

Kapsch is responsible for the design, installation, and integration of the entire tolling system and will continue to provide maintenance and operational services for eight years following the opening. Notably, this pioneering system will deliver all-electronic (open road tolling) functionality without the need for in-pavement sensors, resulting in significant long-term maintenance cost savings for the Authority.

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2023/24 financial year, about 4,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 539 million.

Media Contacts:

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

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

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom AG