The Pennsylvania Turnpike is switching from traditional stop-and-go toll booths to open road tolling (ORT) starting in early 2025. This change aims to improve traffic flow, reduce accidents, and offer a more convenient driving experience.
In the ORT system, tolls are charged electronically as customers drive at highway speeds beneath overhead structures, called gantries, without slowing down or stopping at toll booths , the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says. They're switching from stop and go tolling to open road tolling starting early in 2025. Earlier this month, the turnpike reminded drivers that the cashless tolling starts east of Reading on Jan. 5, 2025.
'Open Road Tolling (ORT) is the culmination of the PA Turnpike’s decade-long journey to modernize operations on our 565+ miles of roadway,'.'In the ORT system, tolls are charged electronically as customers drive at highway speeds beneath overhead structures, called gantries, without slowing down or stopping at toll booths. Equipment on the gantry and in the roadway classifies and identifies the vehicle and electronically processes tolls, allowing for free-flowing traffic: which reduces accidents, improves the environment, and allows new access points.'Pre-registered Toll by Plate customers or an E-ZPass customers should keep their vehicles, license plates and credit card information up-to-date on their accounts. Open an E-ZPass account to take advantage of the most cost-effective way to travel on the PA Turnpike.changes in rate structure and vehicle classification , 84% of E-ZPass trips will see a toll decrease or an increase of less than $1 in 2025 compared to 2024 rates.'The Turnpike Commission opted for the departure from the traditional tolls for a couple of reasons. They say open road tolling will make traveling on highways more convenient by eliminating the stop-and-go method. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is replacing toll booths with 'open road tolling' on a stretch of the highway, allowing drivers to go through toll areas without stopping.
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