Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge

International crossing toll system project wins international honors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems.

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  • The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association honored the tolling system project at two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border with their 2023 Tolling Excellence Award for Administration and Finance.
  • Benefits of the new tolling system for both bridges include administrative cost savings, technological upgrades and improved customer service.
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) honored the agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border for the procurement and implementation of their innovative toll systems.
  • The project is the first U.S.-Canada procurement of a toll collection system involving three independent international bridge operators with different ownership structures.

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited Opens Registrations for Their 2023 Annual Public Meeting

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

POINT EDWARD, Ontario, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (The FBCL) 2023 Annual Public Meeting will be held both virtually and in person on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

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  • POINT EDWARD, Ontario, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (The FBCL) 2023 Annual Public Meeting will be held both virtually and in person on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
  • The FBCL is inviting the public and media to attend the meeting, which will highlight the past year’s activities and current initiatives of the Corporation.
  • Among the highlights, special attention will focus on governance and operations, and development projects affecting the Sault Ste.
  • Marie International Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, Thousand Islands International Bridge, and Seaway International Bridge.

International crossings celebrate switch to new toll systems

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

POINT EDWARD, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The agencies in charge of two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border cut the ribbons on a new tolling system today.

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  • Two international bridge crossings on the Ontario-Michigan border officially dedicated updated tolling systems today.
  • Marie, Ontario) and the Blue Water Bridge (connecting Port Huron, Michigan, to Point Edward, Ontario) have modernized their toll systems.
  • Under a $9.3 million contract, the previous toll systems at the Sault Ste.
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    Staff from the International Bridge Administration cut the ribbon on the new toll system at the International Bridge between Sault Ste.

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited 2022 Annual Public Meeting Registration

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited2022 Annual Public Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited2022 Annual Public Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
  • The public is invited to attend the meeting that will highlight the past years activities and current and future initiatives of the Corporation.
  • Among the highlights, special attention will focus on governance and operations as well as development projects affecting the Sault Ste.
  • Marie International Bridge, Blue Water Bridge, Thousand Islands International Bridge and Seaway International Bridge.

IBI Group Awarded Two Bridge Toll System Contract in Michigan

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBI Group (TSX:IBG) was awarded an 18-lane toll system contract, and related services, by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the modernization of the existing toll system infrastructure at Blue Water Bridge (connecting Port Huron, Michigan to Sarnia, Ontario) and International Bridge (connecting Sault Ste.

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  • TORONTO, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBI Group (TSX:IBG) was awarded an 18-lane toll system contract, and related services, by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the modernization of the existing toll system infrastructure at Blue Water Bridge (connecting Port Huron, Michigan to Sarnia, Ontario) and International Bridge (connecting Sault Ste.
  • The evolution and expansion of our toll system offering in North America is a testament to our recent success at the Mackinac Bridge , as well as our global portfolio of work in this sector, said IBI Group CEO, Scott Stewart .
  • The International and Blue Water Bridge toll system marks IBIs third toll system contract for bridges serving Michigan.
  • In 2019, the firm deployed its toll system at Mackinac Bridge, and is currently providing its toll system on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge (connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario).

Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer for The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

OTTAWA, Feb. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - The HonourableMarc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced today the appointment of Ms. Natalie Kinloch, CPA, CA as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) for a five year term.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 19, 2019 /CNW/ - The HonourableMarc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced today the appointment of Ms. Natalie Kinloch, CPA, CA as the new Chief Executive Officer of The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) for a five year term.
  • In addition to her executive role, Ms. Kinloch is a member of the FBCL Board of Directors, is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Sault Ste.
  • Marie Bridge Authority and a member of the Board of Directors of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation.
  • The appointment of Ms. Kinloch as Chief Executive Officer provides FBCL with continuity and demonstrates the Crown's confidence in the robust strategic direction in effect at FBCL since its corporate renewal in 2015.