Kapsch next generation transponder technology for Canada’s 407 ETR

4984 Kapsch TrafficCom North America is to supply the next generation technology of its TDMA V6 interior transponder to the Canadian Tolling Company International (Cantoll) for 407 ETR, the world's first all-electronic, barrier-free toll road, in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada.

The contract is for a five-year term and is estimated at US$30 million.  Kapsch, through its Kapsch TrafficCom Canada affiliate, is expected to begin delivery of the new transponders in Q3 2014.

"We look forward to continuing our sixteen-year partnership with the 407 ETR and providing the next generation of transponder technology benefitting the 407 ETR's growing community already exceeding seven million customers," said Chris Murray, president and CEO, Kapsch TrafficCom North America. "We are proud to include the world's first all-electronic toll road in our ITS portfolio."

"74 ITS Canada is thrilled to note that a local supplier and longstanding member of ITS Canada, Kapsch TrafficCom, has once again been successful in providing transponder design and supply to another of ITS Canada's members, 407 ETR, the world's first all-electronic toll highway, in operation since 1997," said Carl Kuhnke, executive director, ITS Canada. "These organisations are working hard to ease what is now the fourth most congested traffic region in all of North America."