Moving Towards ETC Interoperability in México- One Step at a Time

Rahul Mehra Bernardo Ortiz

IBI Toll Systems

Statistics of México´s highway network and ETC

2014 Mexico 2

• More than 140 concessions

and 40 different

concessionaries

• Around 450 toll plazas

• 50% use ETC

• 8 ETC suppliers

• ~3 million ETC customers

• Limited interoperability

• High growth potential for

additional services

Toll Roads Network 2014

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Background on México´s ETC

2014 Mexico 3

• ETC started in CAPUFE´s (Public Road Operator) network in 2003

• Until some years ago, the penetration of ETC had been limited

• ETC has initiated its socialization process with the operation of the

elevated highways in Mexico City,

• Several efforts have been undertaken to structure ETC by the Ministry

of Comunications and Transport (SCT).

• CAPUFE just bid and awarded the contract to provide ETC in their

highway network,

• It is timeline and necessary to explore mechanisms to structure ETC

and interoperability

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ETC context in México – 2014 and 2015

2014 Mexico 4

Infrastructure Customers Interoperability

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ETC in México - 2014 and 2015

2014 Mexico 5

2014

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ETC in México - 2014 and 2015

2014 Mexico 6

2015

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Existing ETC stakeholders and interoperability

2014 Mexico 7

Tags Viapass OHL

6B IAG/6B

Interoperability in process

Tags Isolux I+D

6B 6B

Interoperability only in Isolux infrastructure (1 highway - Monterrey-Saltillo)

Interoperability through ETC lists exchange

Isolux as concessionaire processes the information and transfer it to I+D

Tags Viapass I+D

6B 6B

Technical Interoperability through tags but with different contracts for the user

Interoperability in PINFRA highways (3)

Each ETC supplier process their transactions in their infrastructure

Tags I+D OHL

6B IAG/6B

Interoperability through ETC suppliers database link in real time

Interoperability in elevated highways in Mexico City

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Mexico at a crossroads in ETC interoperability…..

2014 Mexico 8

Interoperability Scenarios Interoperability in Capufe´s network A. Generate customers by

new ETC supplier B. Let existing customers use

Capufe´s network Interoperability Model A. Peer to peer B. Central Exchange Agent C.Hybrid Interoperability definitions A.IAVE ETC B.Existing ETC suppliers C.SCT D. All of them

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ETC and interoperability scenarios in México

2014 Mexico 9

Potential Interoperability Evolution

Scenario 2 – Clearinghouse

I+D (PU)

OHL (Televía)

PINFRA (Viapass)

Isolux (Quickpass)

Gov Chihuahua

(epass)

Telepeaje Dinámico

(IAVE)

Banobras Clearinghouse

Atl-Mar

Gdl-Col

Potential Interoperability Evolution

Scenario 1 – Peer to Peer

I+D (PU)

OHL (Televía)

PINFRA (Viapass)

Isolux (Quickpass)

Gov Chihuahua

(epass)

Telepeaje Dinámico

(IAVE)

Banobras Clearinghouse

Atl-Mar Gdl-Col

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ETC and interoperability scenarios in Mexico

2014 Mexico 10

I+D (PU)

OHL (Televía)

PINFRA (Viapass)

Isolux (Quickpass)

Gov Chihuahua

(epass)

Telepeaje Dinámico

(IAVE)

Banobras Clearinghouse

Atl-Mar

Gdl-Col

I+D (PU)

OHL (Televía)

PINFRA (Viapass)

Isolux (Quickpass)

Gov Chihuahua

(epass)

Telepeaje Dinámico

(IAVE)

Banobras Clearinghouse

Atl-Mar Gdl-Col

Potential Interoperability Evolution

Scenario 2 – Clearinghouse

Potential Interoperability Evolution

Scenario 1 – Peer to Peer

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Scenarios and means to ESTABLISH INTEROPERABILITY

2014 Mexico 11

Interoperability Agreement

Voluntary agreement to establish interoperability by

concessionaires with the support of SCT.

Peer to Peer or Clearinghouse

Preferred choice by concessionaires Existing model

Does not guarantee interoperability.

Interoperability Alliance

Creation of an entity with representation of SCT,

concessionaires and ETC suppliers to establish

interoperability, including general agreements and

guidelines.

Peer to Peer or Clearinghouse

Greater commitment Dedicated structure to

promote interoperability Does not guarantee

interoperability

Clearinghouse

Private or public entity that centralizes

transaction exchange and structures interoperability

Clearinghouse

Optimal model but not easy to achieve

Eliminates entry barries Promotes quality of service

and reduces costs

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What´s ahead in terms of interoperability?

2014 Mexico 12

1) Optimal model and scenario for interoperability

2) Agreement and definition of different elements to establish

interoperability:

1) Technical,

2) Operational,

3) Functional,

4) Financial, etc.

3) ETC levels of service

4) Evaluation of scenarios and conditions to establish interoperability.

5) Development of legal elements to establish interoperability

6) Action Plan for interoperability

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Interoperability…. One step at a time…

2014 Mexico 13

1) Steps already taken:

1) SCT National Norms:

1) Tags – IAG and 6C

2) Multiprotocol antennas

2) SCT Operational rules

3) Legal documents

4) Interoperability between concessionaires.

2) Steps to be taken:

1) Technical:

• Interfaces and Protocols

• Operational Standards

2) Operational:

1) Technology Requirements: Software,

Architecture, minimum requirements, etc.

3) Financial: ETC Costs scenarios and

parameters.

4) Functional: KPI, certifications, test protocols,

etc. .

Tag Lists

Atributo Datos Descripción Marca Contexto

Cadena (String) 12 caracteres (6 bytes)

Define al Proveedor del Servicio de Telepeaje (Código de país + identificador del proveedor), tipo de contrato y contexto

Fabricante del Tag

Enteros (0-999)

Identificación del fabricante de los TAG

Serial TAG Cadena (String) 8 hex caractéres (4 bytes)

Número serial del contrato

Clase de vehículos

Enteros (0-99)

Clase de vehículos conforme a lo definido por el Proveedor de Servicio Este campo es opcional

Status Enteros (1-6)

Status: 1 = Válido 2 = Saldo bajo 3 = Violación 4 = Perdido 5 = Robado 6 = Inválido

Status de Cobrador de Peaje

Cadena (String) 6 hex caracteres (3 bytes) Status Enteros (1-6)

Define al Cobrador de Peaje (código de país + ID emisor) Status: 1 = Válido 2 = Saldo bajo 3 = Violación 4 = Perdido 5 = Robado 6 = Inválido

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Lessons learned

2014 Mexico 14

1) ETC is facing the same challenge at an international level -

interoperability

2) Technology is not the main obstacle to establish interoperability.

3) Different business models and political and/or commercial interests

are the main obstacle to establish interoperability.

4) Interoperability can be achieved through different models; however,

there are scenarios in which the choice is clear if we consider all

factors.

5) Interoperability is a priority where the user is the main focus in

highway operations.

6) Willingness, commitment and leadership are key for interoperability

at any scale.

7) Since interoperability is for general public good, authorities should be

involved to promote and enforce it.

Moving Towards ETC Interoperability in México- One Step at a Time

Rahul Mehra – rmehra@ibigroup.com / 416 5961930 Bernardo Ortiz – bernardo.ortiz@ibigroup.mx / 52 55 63900457