Department: Toll Road Authority
Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an updated policy related to the setting of toll rates.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court on January 10, 2023 approved an updated Toll Setting Policy, Toll Invoicing Policy and Collections Policy. The Toll Setting Policy established new toll rates for image-based transactions, refined the vehicle classification structure and corresponding toll rates, and provided guidelines for future rate adjustments. This updated Toll Setting Policy is being revised to address Commissioners Court request to lower the proposed tolls by providing a 10% discount for 2-axle EZ Tag account holders.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this policy will enable HCTRA to efficiently implement toll rates that reflect the current system operations. It is anticipated that this updated policy will encourage EZ Tag usage; thereby reducing revenue leakage while covering the cost of toll collection.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
X Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/10/2023 |
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Court approval of the updated Toll Setting Policy, Toll Invoicing Policy, and Collections Policy |
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12/01/2015 |
1.c.7 |
Court approval of the Violation Fee Waiver Reduction Policy and revisions to the EZ Tag agreement effective January 1, 2016 |
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06/23/2009 |
1.d.4 |
Court approval of clarifications, additional definitions, and modifications to the Toll Rate Setting Policy |
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06/19/2007 |
1.a.2 |
Court approval of a Toll Rate Setting Policy |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: January 31, 2023
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): September 4, 2023 pending Court approval
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Attachments (if applicable): updated Toll Setting Policy