Charging drivers road fees funds maintenance and construction, managing congestion and supporting infrastructure projects. Various tolling methods encourage efficient road use, aiming for a sustainable and effective transport system. In the implementation of projects, SkyToll distinguishes four basic areas.
ELECTRONIC ROAD PRICING
(ERP), Also known as Electronic Toll Collection, automates toll payments on roads, bridges, and tunnels, enabling vehicles to pass without stopping or slowing. Utilizing technologies like GNSS, ANPR, microwave (DSRC), radio (RFID), and eTicketing, ETC systems identify vehicles and process tolls via user-selected payment methods.
CITY & URBAN CHARGING
Used to charge drivers for entering/driving in urban areas, using electronic tolling. Fees depend on time, congestion, and vehicle emissions to reduce congestion, improve air quality, encourage public/alternative transport within densely populated urban areas, and to fund infrastructure. There are following types of city & urban charging systems:
Congestion Charging – A toll system to cut traffic by charging fees for entering busy urban zones during peak times, aiming to discourage travel in congested areas (typically busy urban centres).
Transit Charging – Collects tolls to support transport infrastructure, affecting travel patterns and reducing congestion. Revenue from tolls funds construction, operation, and maintenance, offsetting costs and ensuring infrastructure remains safe and functional.
Pollution Charging – Charges vehicles based on emissions to enter specific areas, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion. Higher emissions result in higher fees, while cleaner vehicles get discounts, encouraging the use of low-emission vehicles.
Low Emission Zones – Specific geographical areas within a city where access is restricted or regulated on the basis of vehicle emissions
INTEROPERABILITY & ETS
Electronic Toll Service (ETS) streamlines toll collection across regions and countries, allowing vehicles to use a single on-board unit and contract for payments in any country. It enables seamless cross-border tolling, reduces administrative work, and integrates toll services within regions and countries, facilitating easier navigation and use of the same device and account for highways, urban, and parking charges.
TOLL & LOW ENFORCEMENT
Ensures compliance with toll payment obligations and road safety regulations through enforcement measures and penalties. It focuses on ensuring drivers and vehicle owners fulfil their toll obligations while also improving road safety and preventing accidents.
Toll enforcement utilizes ANPR systems to capture license plate images and cross-reference databases for non-compliant vehicles, complemented by DSRC technology for on-board unit reading. Integration of Laser and Lidar technologies enhances precision in distance and vehicle classification measurements. Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) technology detects overloaded vehicles, ensuring accurate toll assessment and infrastructure protection. AI and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms identify anomalies in transaction data, flagging toll evasion or misuse. These technologies reduce manual labor, expedite enforcement processes, and enable real-time identification of toll offenders
Law enforcement utilizes advanced traffic monitoring technologies like cameras and intelligent processing to enhance traffic management, reduce violations, and improve road safety. By leveraging real-time data, automation, and intelligent analysis, it has the potential to significantly reduce accidents, enhance traffic flow, and create safer road environments.
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Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise in road user charging, toll enforcement, and related areas, we offer comprehensive services aimed at designing, building, operating, maintaining, financing, and innovating reliable, efficient, and user-friendly tolling experiences. Our solutions facilitate traffic management, revenue generation, and infrastructure maintenance, contributing to sustainable and effective mobility and transportation.
With a diverse portfolio covering all currently used technologies for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) and enforcement, along with a deep understanding of their pros and cons, we specialize in designing ETC solutions tailored to our clients‘ specific needs and objectives. Our expertise ensures optimal technology selection and implementation to meet clients‘ requirements.
We provide expertise in developing new systems, replacing legacy or inefficient systems, and extending or migrating old legacy systems using the latest technologies. We take full responsibility for the governance ofthe change or replacement process, including seamless data migration, to ensure a smooth start of operations.
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