Shift to Intelligence-Driven Tolling Architecture

This technical report outlines the transition from infrastructure-centric tolling systems to intelligence-driven architectures, specifically focusing on the LiteToll solution developed by Emovis. LiteToll represents a shift towards lighter, adaptable, and scalable tolling solutions that reduce reliance on traditional physical infrastructure while maintaining operational efficiency. The report details real-world testing conducted to validate LiteToll's performance, demonstrating its ability to deliver gantry-level performance with lower infrastructure requirements and costs. The evaluation process included data collection from a tolling location processing over 30,000 vehicles daily, comparing its performance against conventional gantry-based systems. The findings indicate that LiteToll's distributed intelligence and cooperative device capabilities enhance decision-making and operational competitiveness. The report emphasizes the financial and operational advantages of adopting intelligence-driven tolling, highlighting significant reductions in capital expenditure and increased deployment flexibility. Overall, LiteToll exemplifies a broader industry shift towards software-driven solutions in free-flow tolling operations.