Deh Cho BridgeMotor Carrier Engagement

The Department of TransportationIn 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

• Questions and Comments

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

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

Lost Opportunity Costs

Overview

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

category # of Axles

A 2 to 4

B 5 and 6

C 7 and greater

Toll Collection

• Choice of Payment Method

– Self-reporting (Monthly – No Service Fee)

– Purchase Individual Toll Permit (Permit Centre)

Projected Toll Rates

Category # of Axles Self Reporter Toll Permit plus Service Fee

A 2-4 $75 $92

B 5-6 $150 $167

C 7+ $275 $292

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Transponders

• Transponder Industry Standard

• Simplifies Business Process

• Required for Self Reporting

• Unique to Each Vehicle

Green Light

• Transponders• Automated Analysis

- Check for Registration

- Permits; Toll, Fuel Tax

- Over-dimensional/overweight• Option to Report to the Weigh Scale

Enforcement

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

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

Questions?