Kapsch to manage Golden Gate Bridge toll software

Kapsch TrafficCom North America (Kapsch) is to maintain the toll collection software for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The two-year contract, awarded by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, covers all toll lane software. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District operates the Golden Gate Bridge and two public transit systems: Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate Ferry. Last year, 38 million vehicles crossed the bridge and over 9 million cust
October 31, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
4984 Kapsch TrafficCom North America (Kapsch) is to maintain the Toll collection software for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The two-year contract, awarded by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, covers all Toll lane software.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District operates the Golden Gate Bridge and two public transit systems: Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate Ferry. Last year, 38 million vehicles crossed the bridge and over 9 million customers rode the transit systems.
 
“The efficient maintenance of the Toll collection software is essential to the District’s ability to provide the transportation services that our customers rely on,” said Denis J. Mulligan, District General Manager. “Kapsch has the tolling experience required for the Golden Gate Bridge.”
 
“We are thrilled to expand Kapsch's presence in the western US and provide the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District with a transparent all electronic tolling (AET) maintenance program based upon Kapsch’s global technical support best practices,” said Chris Murray, President and CEO, Kapsch TrafficCom North America. 
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