Port mann bridge how many lanes

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Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. Northwest Division. Canadian Division. East Coast Division. Southwest Division. Central Division. Port Mann Bridge - Highway 1. Project Details Bridges. JV Partner. Building Port Mann Bridge. Separating those local lanes from the other through lanes is expected to mean fewer problems merging with freeway traffic.

Under the temporary configuration, the separated lanes will all rejoin just before the bridge itself. But the split in traffic flow before Street will be permanent and officials want drivers to get used to deciding which stream to take. The fully electronic system enables the bridge operators to collect tolls without impeding traffic flow. Each vehicle registered displays a unique transponder sticker with an embedded RFID Radio Frequency Identification chip which identifies the vehicle as it passes the toll point on the bridge.

The major innovation of this project is the ability to use RFID tags in a sticker format that is easily and securely placed on-board the vehicle. The system uses gantry-mounted sensors and cameras to read the decals, dimensions and license plates of vehicles that pass over the Port Mann Bridge.

All this information is processed in a transaction that is sent to the back office software, called FastToll ERP, which can manage millions of transactions every day. The system automatically generates invoices and statements based on the transactions. In addition, eight 36 Idris loops are embedded per lane with axle counting and classification capability.

This involved almost a month of on-site testing and QA. Most of the processes are automated and optimization of these processes is key to having a system with minimal risk of inaccurate billing, but ultimately there are some checks and validations that have to be done by hand. Our system is designed with built in redundancies and processes that virtually eliminate errors. Users may register via the Internet, telephone or at point-of-sale locations.