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Pa. Turnpike Commission wins prestigious 2019 President's Award from IBTTA

9/19/2019

During its 87th Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) announced it has awarded the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission the prestigious 2019 President's Award for Toll Excellence. IBTTA is the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them. The President's Award for Toll Excellence is the top honor the international transportation association gives out each year. Read more.

The future of tolling is tech, says IBTTA CEO

8/26/2019

"Technology has driven every major innovation [in tolling] we've seen," said International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association executive director and CEO Pat Jones.

The future of tolling is tech, says IBTTA CEO

8/19/2019

"Technology has driven every major innovation [in tolling] we've seen," said International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association executive director and CEO Pat Jones.

IBTTA's Annual Meeting to focus on future of mobility

8/7/2019

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association's 87th Annual Meeting has the theme of "Driving the Future of Mobility" and will highlight projects from around the world that involve autonomous vehicles, transit partnerships and more, said HNTB's Kevin Hoeflich, who along with Halifax Harbour Bridges' Alison MacDonald is organizing the event. The meeting promises to be forward-looking as it also explores the topics of technology and the customer, Hoeflich and MacDonald said.

IBTTA backs tolling infrastructure report

7/1/2019

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association is backing a report by the Competitive Enterprise Institute on funding infrastructure that calls on Congress to consider new ways to fund road improvements, such as tolls or mileage-based fees. IBTTA CEO and Executive Director Patrick Jones said the report is "a welcome addition to the growing chorus of voices speaking out in support of new ways to invest and fund our nation's infrastructure."

IBTTA backs tolling infrastructure report

6/25/2019

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association is backing a report by the Competitive Enterprise Institute on funding infrastructure that calls on Congress to consider new ways to fund road improvements, such as tolls or mileage-based fees. IBTTA CEO and Executive Director Patrick Jones said the report is "a welcome addition to the growing chorus of voices speaking out in support of new ways to invest and fund our nation's infrastructure."

Increased traffic boosts express lane revenues

6/17/2019

Increased traffic is boosting express lane revenues, according to a Fitch Ratings report. No priced-managed lanes have failed completely, said International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association executive director and CEO Pat Jones, noting that although some lanes may not have reached certain goals, those goals could be attained over the next few years.

Mass. governor, Boston mayor to lobby for infrastructure

5/13/2019

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will go to Washington, D.C., this week to press Congress and the Trump administration to pass major infrastructure legislation. Spending on infrastructure remains in question, and Pat Jones, International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association executive director and CEO, said he will push for tolling.

Trump, Pelosi, Schumer meet; time for hard choices on infrastructure funding

5/3/2019

President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats reached an outline for a $2 trillion infrastructure package during a meeting this week at the White House and agreed to meet again in three weeks to discuss further details. Finding the money will be difficult, but lawmakers must use every tool available to reach a consensus, according to International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Executive Director and CEO Patrick Jones.

Trump, Pelosi, Schumer meet, face hard choices on infrastructure

5/3/2019

President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats reached an outline for a $2 trillion infrastructure package during a meeting this week at the White House and agreed to meet again in three weeks to discuss further details. Finding the money will be difficult, but lawmakers must use every tool available to reach a consensus, according to International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Executive Director and CEO Patrick Jones.