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Deh Cho Bridge Motor Carrier Engagement The Department of Transportation In Cooperation with the NWT Motor Transport Association September 7 & 8, 2011.

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1 Deh Cho Bridge Motor Carrier Engagement The Department of Transportation In 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 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

5 Lost Opportunity Costs

6 Overview Toll Based on Vehicle Classification –Commercial Vehicles > 4500 kg. –Number of Axles category# of Axles A2 to 4 B5 and 6 C7 and greater

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

8 Projected Toll Rates Category# of AxlesSelf Reporter Toll Permit plus Service Fee A2-4$75$92 B5-6$150$167 C7+$275$292

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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