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September 7 & 8, 2011

Deh Cho Bridge Motor Carrier Engagement The Department of Transportation In Cooperation with the NWT Motor Transport Association . September 7 & 8, 2011. Introduction. Benefits of Deh Cho Bridge Overview of Tolling System Toll Structure Infrastructure Enforcement/Regulation

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September 7 & 8, 2011

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  1. Deh Cho BridgeMotor Carrier EngagementThe Department of TransportationIn Cooperation with the NWT Motor Transport Association September 7 & 8, 2011

  2. Introduction • Benefits of Deh Cho Bridge • Overview of Tolling System • Toll Structure • Infrastructure • Enforcement/Regulation • Questions and Comments

  3. Benefits • Year Round Uninterrupted Access • Reduced Sense of Isolation • Reduced Vulnerability to the Effects of Climate Change • Reduced Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Trucking and Ferry Operations • Reduced Risk of Fuel Spills • Reduced Cost of Living • Increased Economic Development, esp. from Tourism

  4. Industry Benefits • Reduced Warehousing Costs • Reduced Down Time for Equipment • GreaterCertainty for Supply Chain / JIT Delivery • Increased Cycle Time • Reduced Fuel Consumption - Emissions • Increased Competitiveness with Southern Firms • Shortened Delivery Time • 24 Hour Window

  5. Lost Opportunity Costs

  6. Overview • Toll Based on Vehicle Classification • Commercial Vehicles > 4500 kg. • Number of Axles

  7. Toll Collection • Choice of Payment Method • Self-reporting (Monthly – No Service Fee) • Purchase Individual Toll Permit (Permit Centre)

  8. Projected Toll Rates

  9. Infrastructure

  10. Infrastructure

  11. Transponders • Transponder Industry Standard • Simplifies Business Process • Required for Self Reporting • Unique to Each Vehicle

  12. Green Light • Transponders • Automated Analysis - Check for Registration - Permits; Toll, Fuel Tax - Over-dimensional/overweight • Option to Report to the Weigh Scale

  13. Enforcement • On Road Enforcement • Non-compliance ~ Self Reporting • Manual Review of Tolling Events • Tickets for Tolling Offences • Restrictions Under the MVA

  14. Bison Awareness • Free Roaming Bison in the area on Fort Providence side through to Yellowknife. • Caution Entering & Exiting the Bridge. • Use of Texas Gates. • Watch your Speed. • No Stopping on the Bridge

  15. Questions?

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