The Texas State Highway 130 toll road between Austin and San Antonio will use satellite radar aiming to keep the route safe and comfortable for motorists.
Albert Gallatin promoted a national system of transportation for the United States.
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, learn more about the New Jersey Turnpike.
The New Jersey Turnpike turns 70 today. Read a profile of the nation’s third modern turnpike in this FreightWaves Classics article.
The New York State Thruway is a key part of the U.S. Interstate Highway System. Read about its history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
Also on this week’s podcast: new technologies gunning to displace diesel, but it’s a tough battle
New trends and technological improvements have simplified tolling in this new decade. So what are those improvements and how can you implement them into your processes? FreightWaves has partnered with Bestpass to bring you a complimentary white paper examining ways tolling has transformed over the past years.
While many trucking companies already have a transponder-based approach to toll management, operators that use cash need to reevaluate their approach to tolls, experts said.
The Harris County Toll Road Authority, which operates most of the toll roads in Houston, has eliminated cash payments from its booths during the global coronavirus pandemic.
In Australia this last week: police criticized two truckers who died in very adverse visibility conditions; a serial trucking offender was hit with a big fine plus legal costs for numerous legal infringements; more electric vehicles on the road; trucking association wants electric vehicles to be taxed; advanced brakes company wins big order; toll road operator raises half a billion dollars but analysts are unimpressed.
