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Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
TransCore Enhances Houston METRO's HOV/HOT Lanes with Advanced Automation
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 22, 2025, 19:00 IST NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransCore, a global leader in intelligent transportation and tolling solutions, has successfully completed a full central software replacement for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), modernizing its High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes' Automated Reversible Gate Operations (ARGO) system. The upgraded system officially went live on Jan. 5, 2025 and improves operational efficiency, enhances safety, and streamlines lane management for Houston's critical commuter corridors. Since 2012, TransCore has collaborated with METRO to design, implement, and maintain the ARGO system, ensuring smooth, real-time reversible lane operations across Houston's five major corridors. The latest upgrade introduced TransSuite®, TransCore's advanced traffic management system (ATMS), to enhance automation and operational efficiency. 'The TransSuite solution has supplied METRO with a robust and smart system of tools that work with a wide variety of devices and platforms,' said Nader Mirjamali, Houston METRO HOV and HOT Lane Project Manager. The reversible lanes provide HOV/HOT travel into Houston during the peak morning commute hours and reverse midday to accommodate the evening outflow. Operating in coordination with technicians who ensure that the lanes are clear of vehicles during reversal, the latest software upgrades enable automated gate closure sequencing and traveler information messaging to roadway signage. 'TransCore is proud to bring the latest in intelligent transportation technology to Houston METRO, improving both system reliability and the daily commuting experience,' said Whitt Hall, TransCore President and CEO. 'By fully automating lane transitions and integrating enhanced surveillance, this upgrade ensures safer and more efficient mobility for the region.' About TransCore A global leader in the transportation industry, TransCore provides innovative technical solutions and services for all-electronic tolling, congestion pricing, tolling back office, access control, and intelligent transportation systems. TransCore has distributed millions of RFID tags and deployed thousands of electronic toll collection and managed lanes. Its systems capture billions of toll transactions per year and support the United States' most accurate and advanced toll collection operations. TransCore is a subsidiary of ST Engineering, a global technology, defense, and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security segments. It is part of the Group's Urban Solutions business, a leading provider of smart city solutions with a global track record of over 800 projects in more than 150 cities. Follow us on LinkedIn. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges
Apr. 15—The E-ZPass system on the Maine Turnpike was shut down for 12 hours in March to avoid a potential online security breach, turnpike officials said Tuesday. As a precaution, the Maine Turnpike Authority hasn't charged tolls to user accounts for nearly a month — a process it plans to resume this week. TransCore, the authority's E-ZPass vendor, shut down its lane-scanning system after it detected an attempted security breach, said authority spokesperson Erin Courtney. The system resumed recording toll transactions immediately following the shutdown, but only recently transferred that data to the turnpike authority after the threat of a security breach had passed, Courtney said. The private data of the authority's 395,000 personal E-ZPass accounts and 13,000 business accounts was never at risk of being compromised after the shutdown, she said. "If there was even a chance that it was affected, we would have notified our patrons," Courtney said. The system was shut down from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 19, Courtney said. During that period, the authority missed about 110,000 E-ZPass transactions worth an estimated $200,000, based on tolls collected during the same period last year. Once TransCore resumed lane-scanning, toll transactions were recorded, but they weren't posted to individual E-ZPass accounts, Courtney said. The authority planned to resume posting tolls to E-ZPass accounts on Tuesday, including delayed transactions from the last month. "People will begin seeing tolls post to their accounts as soon as (Tuesday) morning," she said. "We are going to post a few days at a time, but we anticipate being caught up within the next five to seven business days." Courtney said the authority has done extensive data testing to verify that delayed toll transactions are accurate and that the system recovery has been successful. If the MTA sees any inconsistencies with a particular transaction, it won't be posted to an E-ZPass user's account, she said. "We want to ensure this system interruption does not negatively impact our patrons (and) that patrons are charged accurately," Courtney said. Courtney noted that automatic cash replenishments to user accounts may not have occurred during the last month unless drivers traveled outside Maine, which may have triggered an individual system update. E-ZPass users who load cash manually into their accounts should check to ensure they are fully funded, she said. TransCore, a toll technology company based in Nashville, Tennessee, didn't respond immediately to a request for an interview or statement on the cause and impacts of the E-ZPass shutdown in Maine and whether other states were affected. E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system used on highways, bridges and tunnels in the eastern and southern states and across the Midwest. In Maine, the system collects tolls at plazas and exits from York to Gardiner on the turnpike's section of Interstate 95. The authority issued a notice about the E-ZPass "issue" on March 21. At that time, some E-ZPass customers would see a red or yellow lighted message telling them to "Call Customer Service" as they passed through toll booths. The authority advised users to disregard the message until further notice. "The issue is causing a delay in transaction processing and does not indicate a problem with individual E-ZPass accounts," the authority explained. "Toll transactions are still being recorded and will be posted to accounts once the system catches up." TransCore had identified the problem and was working to restore full function to affected lanes, the authority said. Last week, the authority announced that "the E-ZPass system interruption that occurred in March has been resolved." "All toll plaza message signs and lights are functioning properly," the authority said. "If drivers receive a 'Call Customer Service' message at a toll, they should follow up, as it is no longer due to a system error." Courtney said the MTA cannot fully calculate the amount of toll revenue that wasn't collected when the E-ZPass system was completely offline. The authority collected $191 million in tolls last year. "Any revenue we were unable to collect during this time will be part of an ongoing discussion with (TransCore)," she said. Copy the Story Link
Associated Press
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Ridge Draws High Traffic at TMC Annual Meeting with Breakthrough TRANSCORE™ Trailer Design
Ridge Corporation drew significant attention with the debut of its innovative 28-foot all-composite trailer—TRANSCORE™ . 'It's interesting, the box has gotten simpler and more maintenance free' — Mike Palmer, Estes Express Lines NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 / / -- Ridge Corporation made a bold impact at this year's TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville, drawing significant attention with the debut of its innovative 28-foot all-composite trailer— TRANSCORE ™ (16 years in development). See more information at: The new TRANSCORE™ design is a game-changer, coming in nearly a full ton lighter than the previous trailer solution. What sets TRANSCORE™ apart is its TRUE COMPOSITE construction—an eco-friendly, fully recyclable, and repurposable system that utilizes natural components without bonding agents. Instead, the materials are thermally fused using one of the longest lamination lines in the world, creating a virtually waterproof and seamless composite structure. 'It's interesting, the box has gotten simpler and more maintenance free' – Mike Palmer, Estes Express Lines. TRANSCORE™ represents a unique synergy of common, recycled materials brought together through a high-speed manufacturing process, delivering a cost-effective, sustainable solution with no harmful gas emissions. In fact, TransCore is FDA 'Direct Food' contact on all surfaces. Commercial testing has demonstrated that TRANSCORE™ outperforms traditional options—such as pseudo honeycomb (plastic or steel), FRP panels, and steel composite panels—in strength, durability, and insulation. 'Pound for pound, there's no rival.' – Ray McDonald, Ridge CEO. Additional benefits include: • Lightweight design reduces overall trailer weight • Improves fleet MPG • Increases billable freight capacity • Enhanced fleet imaging and decaling • Longer asset life; 20-year durability • Easier to clean and maintain • Bondable surface for versatile applications • Enhanced trade-in value The entire Ridge team was thrilled by the overwhelming response at TMC. 'Fleet operators and OEMs alike were impressed by TRANSCORE's potential, sustainability, and the clear advantages it brings over traditional materials. 'There's always a better way.' – Bret Moss, Ridge President. 'TRANSCORE™ is not just a solution—it's a long-term value investment for the transportation industry.' – Gary Grandominico, Retired CEO. Have Ridge help you build one for your fleet and experience the difference. Thank you Di-Mond Trailer; Havco Wood Products; and Jost International for your full support in making trailers more efficient. About Ridge Corporation: Ridge Corporation, an Ohio based company, uses advanced materials to produce engineered solutions for multiple industries including all modes of freight transport. Using high performance materials coupled with proprietary manufacturing techniques, Ridge delivers a wide variety of design solutions that not only meet, but often exceed, customers' expectations. Learn more about Ridge Corporation at For more information, please contact Zach Rittler, Director of Sales & Marketing for Ridge Corporation via email: [email protected] or via phone: 614.421.7434. Zach Ritler Ridge Corporation +1 614-294-7434 Legal Disclaimer:
