Open Road Tolling allows I-PASS users to cruise the Tollway without changing lanes or slowing down to pay a toll. If, however, you are exiting near a mainline toll, you can still use I-PASS at any lane at the cash plaza. Also, when you exit the Tollway at a ramp with a toll, you can use whichever lane is best for your direction of travel or has the shortest line. I-PASS keeps traffic moving.
When you sign-up for I-PASS you receive a little white plastic device called a Flatpak Transponder that you mount on your windshield. When you approach the toll in an I-PASS lane, signals are sent to your transponder to “wake up” the “sleeping battery” which is why you must properly mount your transponder. As you pass through the lane the appropriate toll from your pre-paid account is deducted.
You can use your I-PASS on E-ZPass system. E-ZPass is accepted along the East Coast in 10 states by 20 different facilities. Rates and discounts are set by individual facilities, please link to their websites through the E-ZPass facilities page for specific information. I-PASS is NOT ACCEPTED at airports and other non-roadway facilities that accept E-ZPass.
Participating E-ZPass agencies are listed below with the customer service phone number.
Delaware
DelDOT (1.888.397.2773)
Delaware River and Bay Authority (1.866.372.2382)
Delaware River Port Authority (856.772.6900)
Maine
Maine Turnpike Authority (1.207.871.7771)
Maryland
Maryland Transportation Authority (1.888-321-6824)
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (1.888.525.3278)
Massachusetts Port Authority/Tobin Bridge (1.617.241.2010)
New Hampshire
New Hampshire DOT (1.877.643.9721)
New Jersey
New Jersey Turnpike Authority (1.888.288.6865)
Atlantic City Expressway (1.888.288.6865)
Burlington County Bridge Commission (1.888.288.6865)
Garden State Parkway (1.888.288.6865)
New York
New York State Thruway (1.800.333.8655)
New York State Bridge Authority (1.800.333.8655)
MTA Bridges & Tunnels (1.800.333.8655)
Peace Bridge (1.866.522.6080)
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (1.800.333.8655)
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Turnpike (1.877-736-6727)
Virginia
Virginia DOT (VDOT) (1.877.762.7824)
West Virginia
West Virginia Turnpike (1.800.206.6222)
Keep in mind that toll rates on the E-ZPass system tend to be higher than those on the Illinois Tollway. Please ensure that you have sufficient funds in your account and remember to check your balance frequently.
3.1 million transponders are currently being used by Tollway drivers
80% of tolls are paid electronically every day
10 minutes is the average time-savings per trip reported by drivers since ORT debuted
50% savings on tolls for cars paying with I-PASS instead of cash
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1 comment:
I didn't know that you can use your ipass outside of illinois.
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