Quarterhill signs $5.2M contract for U.S. toll system

Executive Summary

• Quarterhill Inc. has secured a $5.2 million contract with an existing tolling customer to deploy its next-generation toll lane system on a major U.S. express lane corridor.
• The project involves upgrading seven toll zones, leveraging an existing cloud-based toll host to enhance scalability, accuracy, and dynamic pricing capabilities.
• The new system integrates machine learning, advanced video technology, and real-time traffic monitoring to automate tolling operations and improve traffic flow.

Key Details

• Contract Value: $5.2 million.
• Customer: Existing tolling customer (specific name not disclosed).
• Scope: Deployment of next-generation toll lane system on a major U.S. express lane corridor.
• Infrastructure: Involves seven toll zones; builds upon an existing Quarterhill system foundation.
• Technology Enhancements:
  • Machine Learning & Automation: Utilizes advanced sensors for highly accurate automated vehicle detection, classification, and trip building.
  • Cloud Migration: Implementation of modern, secure back-office infrastructure for scalable operations and simplified maintenance.
  • Dynamic Pricing: Express lane tolls automatically adjust based on live traffic conditions to maintain free-flow speeds.
  • Hardware Upgrades: High-definition imaging and sensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring.
• Strategic Impact: Demonstrates Quarterhill's capability to modernize roadway technology, implement dynamic pricing, and seamlessly automate tolling operations for major transportation agencies.

Notable Quotes

• "This project represents the future of intelligent mobility. By combining machine-learning-powered vehicle detection, real-time data and cloud technology, we're helping agencies deliver safer, faster and more reliable travel for every driver while creating a smarter, more adaptable tolling system for the state." — Chuck Myers, Chief Executive Officer