Lead Presenter:  Joseph Silva | Emerging Technology/ITS Leader West Coast | AECOM

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Presentation Description

In this session, we will explore how vision-based toll systems, utilizing license plate recognition as the primary method for toll collection, can revolutionize managed lanes. By moving away from traditional transponder-based systems, regional toll authorities and operators can significantly enhance the customer experience, improve interoperability and lower infrastructure costs. This presentation will highlight the advantages of using license plates as a universal "tag," which simplifies user adoption, accelerates deployment, and facilitates greater interoperability across regions. Additionally, we will discuss the potential for nationwide interoperability and the broader implications for the future of tolling in managed lanes.

Speaker Biography

Joseph Silva is a seasoned InfraTech pioneer with over 15 years of experience in advancing transportation technologies. He has been instrumental in the successful delivery of over $300 million in tolling & traffic management systems technology development and $3 billion in managed lanes projects, including the Express Lanes in Northern Virginia (495/95/395). Joseph holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in embedded systems and intelligent transportation systems from CE-CERT at the University of California Riverside.

Currently, Joseph is with AECOM as the Emerging Technology Leader for the West Coast and was formerly the Director of Engineering and Innovation at Transurban. His expertise extends to pioneering mobile tolling platforms, digital twins, infrastructure-less tolling systems, and leading the development of Tolling-as-a-Service models. His visionary leadership has significantly improved operational efficiency and customer experience in the tolling industry. 

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