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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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500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000

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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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

250,000

300,000

Jun-19 Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20

Unique Vehicles

1212

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5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

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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

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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!