Title: Implementing GNSS/CN HGV Tolling in New Zealand
Abstract:EROAD has implemented the world’s first autonomous GNSS/CN (Global Navigation Satellite Systems/Cellular Network) tolling system for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in New Zealand. The EROAD system does n...EROAD has implemented the world’s first autonomous GNSS/CN (Global Navigation Satellite Systems/Cellular Network) tolling system for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in New Zealand. The EROAD system does not rely on specialist enforcement equipment or gantries, and could be applied to any road network to implement distance, mass, time, location and emission based vehicle charging. The EROAD technology platform was designed to modernize New Zealand’s existing weight, distance and location based Road User Charge (RUC) regime. Engineered to deliver an integrated end-to-end solution, the EROAD eRUC Management System encompasses a secure electronic distance recorder (OBU) and a bank grade web-based payment gateway to purchase and manage RUC and monitor vehicle activity. The eHubo OBU utilises a combination of GNSS and GPRS providing for maximum flexibility and the ability to support network wide tolling. Security and integrity has been built into the eHubo design and web application to protect and secure interfaces and information. The EROAD system is operational across all New Zealand roads, consisting of 92,000 kms of public roads and an extensive network of private roads. This paper provides an overview of the EROAD autonomous tolling system and the institutional arrangements underpinning the move to eRUC in New Zealand. The innovative model adopted by New Zealand means that the government has not incurred any costs to develop or operate an electronic HGV tolling service. In addition the institutional model encourages the electronic toll provider to be innovative and service orientated because they rely on voluntary take-up within the HGV industry.Read More
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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