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I-77 Express LanesRodger Rochelle, P.E.
Chief Engineer, North Carolina Turnpike Authority
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I-77 Express Lanes North
Open to traffic
Monroe Expressway
Open to traffic
I-77 Express Lanes South
I-5718
I-485 Express Lanes
Under construction
U.S. 74 Express Lanes
U-2509, U-6103
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I-77 Express Lanes North
Dedicated lanes for drivers seeking reliable travel times between Mooresville and Uptown Charlotte
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I-77 Express Lanes North
• 26 miles of express lanes
• Northern portion of express lanes opened to traffic June 2019
• Remaining portion of express lanes opened to traffic November 2019
• NCDOT’s first public-private partnership
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Construction
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• Approximately 95% complete
• Fully opened as of November 23, 2019
• Final acceptance (North Section) anticipated June 2020
Status of Construction
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Paving
Paving of approximately 10% of the
GP lanes remains
Paving on various shoulders and
ramps throughout the project
Complete paving on I-277, Oaklawn,
LaSalle, and Lakeview Roads
Completion of final pavement
markings and markers
I-77 Remaining Work
Noise Walls
Complete noise walls between
I-277 and LaSalle Street
Complete noise wall staining
Retaining Walls
Complete retaining walls and
barrier between I-277 and LaSalle
Street along I-77 Northbound
Lighting
Complete lighting in the South
between I-85 and I-277
Landscaping
Final punch list work
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Toll Operations
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7% to 8% HOV Transactions
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I-77 Express Lanes North
Morning Travel Speeds12%
Afternoon Travel Speeds16%
772K First Six Weeks
Unique Vehicles
315K
5.8M Total Trips
50%Transponders
1010
Monthly Transactions
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Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20
Bill by Mail Transactions NC Quick Pass Transactions
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Unique Vehicles
125,209
144,259149,096
128,782
157,642
197,153
227,777
209,794
239,739
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Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20
Unique Vehicles
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FY18 - Q4 FY19 - Q1 FY19 - Q2 FY19 - Q3 FY19 - Q4 FY20 - Q1 FY20 - Q2 FY20 - Q3
I-77 Express Lanes OpenMonroe Expressway Open
Account Trends
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14K Customer Visits
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Peak Period Shoulder Use
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• Operational strategy to utilize outside shoulder during peak periods
• I-77 PSSU is
• Between interchanges only
• Buses and cars only
• Static operation (open during a pre-determined time only)
What is Peak Period Shoulder Use?
EXPRESS LANE
Approx. 1.0 - 2.5 miles
EXPRESS LANE
LegendGeneral Purpose Lane Shoulder Use
Express Lane Shoulder Use Enter/Exit
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Project Overview
Note: Segments between exits 31 & 33 and 35 & 36 already have auxiliary lanes. Therefore, Peak Period Shoulder Use will not be added to these segments
Express Lanes
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Direct Connector (DC)
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General Purpose Lanes
Proposed Peak Period Shoulder Use
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Amendment 9
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Amendment 9
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Near-term contract improvements as discussed by the local advisory group, including
Increased Toll Rate Transparency
Pilot program for medium-size truck usage of managed lanes
Allowance for NCDOT Toll Rebate Program
No cost amendment
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Increased Toll Rate Transparency
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Toll Rate Changes
The Developer shall report any increase to the minimum and maximum toll rates or change in the toll setting methodology in accordance with the CA and NCGS 136-18(39a)f.3
Toll Rebate Program
Notifying the Public
The Developer shall use the I-77 Express website to notify the public about the current anticipated minimum and maximum toll rates; changes in the toll rates; multiplier for trucks, if applicable: and the effective date of new toll rates
An Optional Program
NCDOT may implement a toll rebate program for managed lanes customers
This is an optional rebate program and is subject to available funding (revenue shared with the Department through the CA, and applicable amendments)
Not Subject to Developer Concurrence
Details on the program such as eligibility criteria, rebate amount, and implementation schedule are not subject to Developer input or concurrence
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Truck Usage Pilot Program
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Pilot Program
No cost to the department
Pilot program due to lack of long-term managed lanes data and operational characteristics
Reasons for the Program
Responds to local stakeholders concerns regarding trucks being limited to general purpose lanes
Provides access and options for businesses wishing to use the I-77 Express Lanes
Expires After 3 Years
Unless terminated earlier or extended by mutual agreement of the Parties, or
Terminated earlier by either party due to a material adverse impact to the safety or operational performance of the corridor
Financials
Developer will incur all costs for modifying necessary signing on corridor and any additional maintenance costs (pavement, striping, etc.) resulting from larger vehicle usage
Department will receive 34% of the additional revenue generated from extended vehicles
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Vehicle Restrictions
Currently, vehicles longer than 20 feet are not permitted
An increase to 22 feet would permit extended cab pickup trucks and similar vehicles
Extended Vehicles
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Adding a New Vehicle Class
Adds a user classification for “extended vehicles”
Extended vehicles would be any two-axle motor vehicle, with or without a one-axle trailer, greater than 22 feet in length
Extended Vehicles Toll Rates
Toll Rate Multiplier
Toll rate multiplier allows Developer to continue to manage traffic speed and driver expectations in the managed lanes (larger vehicles require more space in the lanes)
Variance in the Multiplier
Multiplier could vary by project sections and by time of the day
Toll Rate Schedule
Schedule would be published online and updates no more frequently than once per week
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Thank you!