North Texas Tollway Authority

Carbyne Launches Advisory Board with Accomplished Public Safety Professionals

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne, the leading provider of cloud-native public safety communications solutions, launched its new Public Safety Advisory Board today, adding expertise to guide the company through its next growth stage.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne , the leading provider of cloud-native public safety communications solutions, launched its new Public Safety Advisory Board today, adding expertise to guide the company through its next growth stage.
  • Carbyne's Public Safety Advisory Board adds extensive experience across the public safety spectrum.
  • "With the expertise joining Carbyne's public safety advisory board, we're expanding our impact across the public sector to develop innovative technology solutions that resonate and add value to the communities they serve," said Amir Elichai, Carbyne CEO.
  • Members of Carbyne's Public Safety Advisory Board include:
    Dwayne Crawford, executive director of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).

VINCI Highways introduces new free-flow brand ViaPlus

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

VINCI Highways, a world leader in highway concessions, introduces new mobility brand ViaPlus.

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  • VINCI Highways, a world leader in highway concessions, introduces new mobility brand ViaPlus.
  • The new company, fully owned by VINCI Highways, is the merged product of TollPlus and Cofiroute USA.
  • VINCI Highways is a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, whose international network of airports, highways, and railways will be able to integrate ViaPlus’ services for different mobility modes.
  • Belen Marcos, executive vice-president of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Highways, declared: “Under the leadership of transportation agencies, VINCI Highways has been a world pioneer of free-flow services.

ETC Expands Toll Interoperability Connecting Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) Hub and the South-East Interoperability (SEIOP) Hub

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.

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  • ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.
  • In early March, four agencies of the CUSIOP hub including North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), became interoperable with the Southeastern Interoperability (SEIOP) hub.
  • "ETC is proud to be such an integral part of tolling interoperability in the United States," said Kevin Holbert, ETC President.
  • As such, our hub development includes interfaces and the ability for 3rd party payment providers to access this interoperable network.

ETC Expands Toll Interoperability Connecting Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) Hub and the South-East Interoperability (SEIOP) Hub

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.

Key Points: 
  • ETC played a major role through its contract to develop the Central United States Interoperability (CUSIOP) hub which facilitates the exchange of transactions between interoperable toll agencies.
  • In early March, four agencies of the CUSIOP hub including North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority), Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), became interoperable with the Southeastern Interoperability (SEIOP) hub.
  • "ETC is proud to be such an integral part of tolling interoperability in the United States," said Kevin Holbert, ETC President.
  • As such, our hub development includes interfaces and the ability for 3rd party payment providers to access this interoperable network.

NACD North Texas Announces New Chapter Officers and Board Members for 2022–2023

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

The NACD North Texas Chapter , the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 20222023, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • The NACD North Texas Chapter , the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced the election of new officers and board members for 20222023, effective July 1, 2022.
  • Margot Carter has been selected as board chair of the NACD North Texas Chapter.
  • He is chairman of the board of directors of the North Texas Tollway Authority and board member of Mobility Credit Union.
  • NACD North Texas provides a forum for NACD members to exchange knowledge and discuss leading boardroom practices in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

SNC-Lavalin awarded US$28 million contract for maintenance management consulting services by the North Texas Tollway Authority

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Friday, October 8, 2021

MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC),a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, was awarded a four-year, not-to-exceed $28M USD contract to provide maintenance management consultant (MMC) services for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA).

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC),a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, was awarded a four-year, not-to-exceed $28M USD contract to provide maintenance management consultant (MMC) services for the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA).
  • NTTA manages the toll system and transportation infrastructure for six counties in North Texas.
  • "When it comes to asset maintenance management, we provide solutions focused on reliability, long-term viability and continuous operation.
  • Other services may include consulting for planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating, inspection/condition assessment, project design, project management, evaluation of maintenance services, and development of management systems for roadways, roadway structures and related NTTA buildings, facilities and properties.

Golden Shovel Awards Show Highlights Major Construction Projects In The Dallas - Ft. Worth Area

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Celebrating the impactful contributions of local S/M/D/WBE contractors in the construction field, the Golden Shovel Awards will spotlight the top infrastructure projects in the area and the diverse contractors and partners involved in building our communities' roads, parks, buildings, and other infrastructure.

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  • Celebrating the impactful contributions of local S/M/D/WBE contractors in the construction field, the Golden Shovel Awards will spotlight the top infrastructure projects in the area and the diverse contractors and partners involved in building our communities' roads, parks, buildings, and other infrastructure.
  • Despite a global pandemic, the construction industry has continued to flourish in the United States, with an increased number of infrastructure projects and opportunities becoming available in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex.
  • And, with the recent passing of the $500 billion US-infrastructure bill,the opportunities for NAMC DFW members to win bids for construction projects are sure to increase.
  • The Golden Shovel Awards & Business Expo is to recognize our Major Corporate Partners, Owners and Members that drive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with major projects in the DFW Area.

The North Texas Tollway Authority selects ICMA-RC to Oversee More Than $50 Million in Retirement Assets

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) who maintains the roadways, bridges, and tunnels in the North Texas area has chosen ICMA-RC as recordkeeper for the organizations 401(k) and 457 defined contribution retirement plans.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) who maintains the roadways, bridges, and tunnels in the North Texas area has chosen ICMA-RC as recordkeeper for the organizations 401(k) and 457 defined contribution retirement plans.
  • We are pleased to partner with ICMA-RC because of their experience with public sector entities and some of the unique programs we provide, said Craig Lockett, NTTA Director of Human Resources.
  • Their substantial client base in the Dallas/Fort Worth area was also a plus for us.
  • ICMA-RC will manage $53 million in retirement attests, which will cover more than 800 NTTA employees.

Florida's Turnpike Enterprise and the State Road and Tollway Authority of Georgia to Join E-ZPass Network

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Monday, July 6, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The E-ZPass Interagency Group announced today that Florida's Turnpike Enterprise and the State Road and Tollway Authority of Georgia (SRTA) will join the E-ZPass network, bringing interoperability to motorists traveling along the east coast in the near future.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The E-ZPass Interagency Group announced today that Florida's Turnpike Enterprise and the State Road and Tollway Authority of Georgia (SRTA) will join the E-ZPass network, bringing interoperability to motorists traveling along the east coast in the near future.
  • Florida's Orlando area Central Florida Expressway Authority is currently a member of and interoperable with the E-ZPass Group; however, interoperability with the remaining Florida toll agencies and the State Road and Toll Authority in Georgia had not yet occurred.
  • Georgia's State Road and Tollway Authority also announced that it is joining the E-ZPass system, with interoperability expected next year.
  • "We are excited about our partners in Florida reaching this milestone in becoming interoperable with E-ZPass," stated Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director of Georgia's State Road and Tollway Authority.