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Electronic Toll Collection Systems

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 - 417 Pages


Table of Contents


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) Systems

Automatic Vehicle Classification (AVC) Systems

Video Enforcement Systems (VES)

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

Electronic Toll Collection Technologies -

The Road Ahead

Road User Charging Market - A Perspective

Global ETC Industry - An Insight

Emerging ETC Technologies

Odometer Tolling

Mobile Phone Tolling

Satellite-based Tolling

Advantages

Disadvantages

Electronic Tolling Technology for Improved Traffic

Management

Time-of-Day Pricing

Dynamic Pricing

Key Market Trends and Issues

Industry Witnesses Consolidation Activity

Select Mergers and Acquisitions in ETC Systems

Segment: 1999-2008

Lower Operational Costs of ETC Systems Enable

Increased Acceptance

ETC System’ Ability to Enhance Traffic Flow

Spurs Growth

Mounting Environmental Concerns Create

New Avenues for ETC Use

Increased Payment Convenience for Users Propels

ETC Market

Roaming Arrangements Boost Effectiveness of ETC

System

Increasing Transponder Usage -

The Need of the Hour

GPS/GSM-based Toll Collection - New Avenues

in Road User Charging

High-speed Electronic Collection - Key Hurdles

Violation Enforcement Imperative to Leverage

True Potential of ETC Systems

Measures for Enforcement

Image Capture of License Plates

Acquisition of Name and Address

Violator Payment

Legal Aspects of Toll Enforcement

Electronic Toll Collection - The Privacy Factor

Current and Future Analysis

Table 1: Global Electronic Toll Collection Market (2003,

2007 & 2012): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Product Overview

Electronic Toll Collection - A Prelude

OBU Classification

Read-only Systems

Read/write Systems

ETC System - Major Components

Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) Systems

Communication from Readers to Centralized

Computer System

AVI Technologies

RFID - The Basic Technology for AVI

Types of Tags

Active RFID Tags

Passive RFID Tags

The eGo™ System - TransCore’s Leading

RFID Product

eGo Tags

eGo Readers

Electronic Tags

RF Tags

Types of RF Tags

Read/write Tags

Read-only Tags

Partitioned Tags

RF Smart Tags

Smart Cards Incorporating RF Transponders

Roadside Antennas

Roadside Readers

Communication Systems

Inductive-Loop Systems

Optical Systems

Optical License Plate Recognition

Bar Coding

Surface Acoustical Wave

Automatic Identification of Vehicles by

Plate Reading

License Plate Recognition (LPR)

Structure of the LPR System

Plate Region Extraction

Segmentation

Character Recognition

AVI Systems - Major Applications

Automatic Vehicle Classification (AVC) Systems

AVC Technologies

Treadles

Electromechanical Treadles

Piezoelectric Treadles

Optical Treadles

Resistive Rubber Treadles

Weigh-in-Motion Equipment/Devices

Bending Plates

Piezoelectric Sensors

Capacitive Strip

Inductive Loops

Scanning Devices

Laser Scanners

Infrared Scanners

Ultrasonic Scanners

Video-based Image Processing Devices

Light Beams

Light Curtains

Video Enforcement Systems (VES)

VES - Key Technologies

Image/Photographic Cameras

Video Image Processing Systems

Videotape Recording

Video Based Digital Imaging

Automatic Number Plate Recognition System


Vehicle Positioning Systems - An Advanced Technology

for ETC

ETC - Implementation and Functional Challenges

Costs Associated with ETC Implementation and

Operation

Cost to Tolling Agency

Cost to the Customer

Preliminary Sunk Costs

Key Benefits

Major Drawbacks

Travel Time Data Measurement - An Overview

Video Imaging

Cellular Phone Tracking

Electronic Distance-Measuring Instruments (DMI)

Electronic License Plate Matching

Toll Roads

History of Toll Roads

Varying Forms of Toll Operations

Toll Collection Process

Fixing of Toll Rate

Toll Collection

Violation Enforcement

Accounting and Management

Interoperability

Various Types of Interoperability

Transponder-level Interoperability

Peer-to-Peer Interoperability

Consolidated Operations

Toll Collection Methods

Manual Toll Collection

Automatic Toll Collection

Electronic Toll Collection

Advantages of Electronic Toll Collection at a Glance

Classification Based on Lanes

Single-Lane ETC Systems

Open Road Tolling/ Multi-Lane Free Flow

ETC Systems

ORT - Key Operational Issues

Classification Based on Technology

Dedicated Short Range Communication based

ETC Systems

GPS-based ETC Systems

Automatic Number Plate Recognition-based

ETC Systems

A Comparison of DSRC and GPS based

ETC Systems

3. Related Technologies

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Partners in Success - Key Enablers of Intelligent

Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems - Solution for Today’s

Traffic Congestion

Advanced Traffic Management Systems

Public Vehicle Transportation Management Systems

Commercial Vehicle Operations Systems

Electronic Vehicle Registration Systems

EVR Applications

Tachograph

Tachograph Tampering

Tachograph - German Regulations

4. Product Introductions/Innovations

Mark IV Introduces New Driver Feedback Transponder

TransCore Launches eZGo ™ OBU

Slovenia to Introduce Vignette Toll System on

Slovenian Expressways

Sirit Unveils New High-Frequency RFID Reader Module

Florida to Introduce New Tag Technology for all

Toll Agencies

Sirit Launches IDentity 5100

WSDOT Introduces Primary Electronic Toll System

‘Good To Go!’

Sirit Unveils New High Frequency RFID Reader Module

Sirit Launches IDentity MaX RFID Reader

Mitsubishi Electric and Matsushita Electric to

Commercialize Products

Q-Free Plans to Introduce Novel Range of OBUs

TRMI Develops E-ZPass ETC System

TransCore Unveils AutoExpreso ETC System

Mitsubishi Electric Develops ETC Technology

Electronics Corporation of India Introduces ETC System

5. Recent Industry Activity

PlatePass Deploys Interoperable Camera-based Toll

Collection System in the US

Kapsch TrafficCom Gains Order for Eazy Pass

Electronic Toll

Kapsch TrafficCom to Construct Toll Systems for

Bangkok Motorways

Telvent Gains Contract for E-ZPass Toll Collection System

Q-Free ASA to Acquire Major Stake in Dacolian BV

TechnoCom Divests Mobility Solutions Business

IRD Secures Madhucon Highway Complex Contract

Sirit Enters into Strategic Supply Agreement

with 3M Brazil

TransCore Deploys ORT in Florida

NHA and NADRA Collaborate to Install RFID

Toll Collection System in Pakistan

Florida's Turnpike Enterprise Chooses TransCore's

RFID Sticker Technology

Busi Impianti and Kapsch TrafficCom Form

Joint Venture for Traffic Telematics

NXP Enters into Collaborative Agreement with Siemens

Kapsch TrafficCom Receives Contract for Road Side

Equipment

Telvent Secures OHL Brasil Contract for Smart

Toll System

Ohio Turnpike Awards Contract to TransCore

Kapsch Metro Joint Venture Commissions Largest

Toll Plaza

Sun Capital Partners’ Affiliate Acquires Mark

IV Industries

Virginia Department of Transportation Finalizes Toll Lanes

Building Agreement

Autos Trade International Acquires Stake in Electronic

Transaction Consultants

Kapsch Establishes Joint Venture with Traffic

Management Technologies

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures Transit New Zealand Order

for ETC System

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures New Chilean Toll System

Contract

TransCore Secures Toll System Extension Contract

Maharashtra Government Appoints Mastek to Develop

ETC System

IPICO Enters into Distribution Agreement with CNATS

Federal Signal Corp Completes Acquisition of PIPS

Technology

The SA National Roads Agency to Introduce e-Tagging

Solutions

Q-Free Receives New Order from Via Verde

Toll Collect Offers New Siemens On-Board Unit

for Truck Tolling

eTrip Services Plans Major Market Push to Exploit

Interoperability

Imtech Acquires Peek Traffic Holdings

Telvent Acquires Caseta Technologies

ITR Concession Company to Enroll in E-ZPass Program

National Highways Authority Selects BCEOM for

Consulting Services on ETC Standard

Kapsch TrafficCom Acquires DPS Automation

International Road Dynamics Signs Distribution

Agreement with Xuzhou

Sirit Inks Pact with EFKON USA

Kapsch Signs Contract with Czech Republic’ Ministry for

Transport for Toll Project

Q-Free Inks Contract with Norwegian Public Road

Administration

Sirit to Supply FasTrak Toll Tags/Reader Hardware to South

Bay Expressway

The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority to Install

ETC System

NHAI to Introduce ETC System for Online Tracking of

Toll Collections

Caseta Establishes Test Site for Toll Equipment

Hertz Extends PlatePass® Electronic Toll Program

Affiliated Computer Services Buys Ascom’s Transport

Revenue Division

Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhone Join Hands with Kapsch

and Brisa

International Road Dynamics Wins Three Contracts

International Road Dynamics Broadens Reach in India

Swift Installs PrePassPlus Transportation System

MOTC in Partnership Pact with Far Eastern Electronic

Toll Collection Company

Kapsch TrafficCom and BRISA Ink Pact

ACS Receives Contract from New Hampshire

Department of Transportation

Kapsch TrafficCom Wins Order to Supply

ETC Equipment

JAI Group Purchases PULNiX America

Companhia Enters Joint Venture with Catel Construcoes

and Primav Ecorodovias

6. Focus on Select Global Players

Atlantia S.P.A (Italy)

Caseta Technologies, Inc. (USA)

Computer Recognition Systems Ltd (UK)

G.E.A (France)

International Road Dynamics, Inc. (Canada)

Jai Pulnix, Inc. (USA)

Kapsch Trafficcom AG (Austria)

Mark IV Industries Inc (USA)

Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. (USA)

Peek Traffic Corporation (USA)

Perceptics LLC (USA)

Q-FREE ASA (Norway)

SAIC, Inc. (USA)

Siemens Electronic Tolling (Austria)

Sirit, Inc. (Canada)

The Revenue Markets, Inc. (USA)

Toll Collect GmbH (Germany)

Transcore Holdings, Inc (USA)

Transtoll (Australia)

7. Global Market Perspective

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC) by

Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of World

Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems by Geographic Region - US, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC) by Geographic Region -

Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe,

and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008, and

2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

21st Century Tolling - A US Perspective

HOT Lanes

HOT Lanes Pricing

Frequency of Pricing Modifications

Corridor Segmentation

Implementation of HOT Lanes - Key Challenges

Express Toll Lanes

Electronic Toll Collection in the US - Varying

Modes of Implementation

ETC Systems Bring Significant Efficiency in Traffic

Management

Interoperability - A Key Issue

Major ETC Tag System Deployments in the US

and Interoperability

History of Toll Roads in the United States

Limited Access Highways

Setting High Standards

Interstate Highway System

Toll Financing

Shunpiking

Electronic Tolling in the US - Development Over

the Years

E-ZPass - A Key ETC System in Use

Working of E-ZPass System

Toll Collection in the US - Key Deployment and

Implementation Statistics

Table 5: Number of Toll Collection Booths/Plazas by Select State and Metropolitan Area in the

United States (2007)

Table 6: Number of Toll Collection Booths/Plazas with ETC Facility by Select State and Metropolitan Area

in the United States (2007)

Table 7: Number of Toll Collection Lanes by Select State

and Metropolitan Area in the United States (2007)

Table 8: Number of Toll Lanes with ETC Facility by Select State and Metropolitan Area in the

United States (2007)

Table 9: Number of Toll Agencies using Congestion Pricing by Select State and Metropolitan Area in

the United States (2007)

Product Introductions

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC) by Product Segment - Automatic Vehicle Identification, Automatic Vehicle Classification, and Video Enforcement System Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales

in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2010

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: US Long-term Projections for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems by Product Segment - Automatic Vehicle Identification, Automatic Vehicle Classification,

and Video Enforcement System Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million

for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: US 10-Year Perspective for Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automatic Vehicle Identification, Automatic Vehicle Classification, and

Video Enforcement System Markets for 2003, 2008,

and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Market Overview

Major ETC System Deployments by Select Countries

in Europe

Tolling - A Key Source of Additional Finances for

Governments

Electronic Toll Collection in Europe -

Future Direction

Interoperability Directives

2004/52/EC Directive

2006/38/EC Directive

Truck Tolling in Europe - A Recent Past Perspective

Key Trends and Issues

Telematics-based RUC Systems Draw Attention

Governments’ Concern on Rising Pollution Spurs

Use of RUC Systems

Mandatory Use of ETC in Select Countries

Boosts Sales

OBU Market to Expand Considerably

Road User Charging All Set to Gain Momentum

in Eastern Europe

Standardizing RUC Systems in Eastern Europe -

Tough Challenges Ahead

Major Hurdles Facing ETC Systems Growth

Focus on Select European Markets

Austria

Czech Republic

France

Germany

GPS Tolling System

Using the Toll System

Making Payments

System Enforcement

Security and Data Protection

Laws on Route-based Toll Collection

in Germany

Italy

Norway

Portugal

United Kingdom

Electronic Toll Collection - Major Installations

London Congestion Charge Scheme

Main Objectives of the Scheme

History of Toll Roads in the UK

Turnpike Roads and Formation of

Turnpike Trusts

Improvement in Road Quality

Decline of Turnpike Trusts

Regulations and Standards

European Commission Mulls Single

ETC System Across Europe

ETC Systems in Use Across Europe

European Directive for Interoperability 2004

Key Challenges

Standard for Interoperability Among Different

Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) Systems

Product Introductions

Strategic Corporate Developments

Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 13: European Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for Electronic Toll Collection Systems (ETC)

with Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years

2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart)

Table 14: European Long-term Projections for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems with Annual Sales

in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Asia-Pacific ETC Deployments - A Review

Major ETC System Deployments by Select

Country in Asia-Pacific

Select Markets - A Review

Canada

Toll Roads - A Perspective

Toronto 407ETR - A Major ETC Equipped

Toll Road

Japan

ITS in Japan - A Perspective

ETC - An Overview

ETC System Development

Electronic Toll Collection for Motorcycles

Working Mechanism of Motorcycle

ETC System

Significant Promotional Incentives to Boost

Motorcycle ETC Usage

ETC Equipment- An Insight

Penetration

Issues

Discounts and Subsidies Fuel Adoption of

Transponders

ETC Cards- A Glitch or a Facilitator

Single National System

Australia

China

Hong Kong

India

Electronic Toll Collection in India

Indonesia

Malaysia

Singapore

Taiwan

Brazil

Major ETC System Deployments by Select

Region/City in Brazil

Mexico

South Africa

Product Introduction

Strategic Developments

Select Players

B. Market Analytics

Table 15: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Toll Collection Systems with

Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000

through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems with Annual

Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through

2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE


Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electronic Toll Collection Systems in US$ Million. The report analyzes the global market as well as the US, Europe and Rest of World regions. Further, the US market for Electronic Toll Collection Systems is analyzed by the following product segments - Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) Systems, Automatic Vehicle Classification (AVC) systems, and Video Enforcement Systems (VES). Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 83 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Atlantia S.P.A, Caseta Technologies, Inc., Computer Recognition Systems Ltd., G.E.A., International Road Dynamics, Inc., Jai Pulnix, Inc., Kapsch Trafficcom AG, Mark IV Industries Inc., Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc., Peek Traffic Corporation, Perceptics LLC, Q-FREE ASA, SAIC, Inc., Siemens Electronic Tolling, Sirit, Inc., The Revenue Markets, Inc., Toll Collect GmbH, Transcore Holdings, Inc, and Transtoll. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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