![]() While all of the Tollway’s recently constructed interchanges have not included a cash payment option, this is the first interstate-to-interstate connection on the Tollway system where there is no toll collection point on the mainline roadway for customers who wish to pay cash. The Illinois Tollway operates the nation’s largest electronic tolling system, with more than 87 percent of all toll transactions paid electronically. Currently, there are more than 3.6 million I-PASS customers with more than 5 million active transponders. In addition, the Tollway earlier hosted three I-PASS roadshow events to give local residents an opportunity to get an I-PASS transponder, learn how to avoid toll violations and ask questions and provide feedback to Tollway staff. This satellite center located in the heart of the Chicago Southland will remain open through Novemto serve local residents who wish to obtain I-PASS, pay their unpaid tolls or receive other assistance. This fall, customers who use the I-294/I-57 Interchange without I-PASS will have 30 days from the date of their unpaid toll to pay online – up from the seven days that applies to other parts of the Tollway system. This limited-time offer will expire on December 31, 2014. Beginning January 1, 2015, customers without I-PASS who use the I-294/I-57 Interchange will have seven days to pay their unpaid tolls.įor added convenience, the Tollway in September also opened a temporary Customer Service Center at the Secretary of State Office in Midlothian. In July, the Tollway announced three new initiatives for customers planning to use the new I-294/I-57 Interchange that will make traveling on the new interchange ramps as convenient as possible. I-PASS discounted rates for the new all-electronic interchange will be 75 cents for cars and $1.50 for customers who pay their unpaid tolls online. Truck rates will range from $1.50 to $4.00 during daytime hours, with overnight discounts offered. These offers are not available online or at Jewel-Osco store locations.Ĭompleting the first phase of the new interchange in October will create access from northbound I-57 to northbound I-294 and from southbound I-294 to southbound I-57, including a new interchange at 147th Street. or visit one of the Illinois Tollway’s Customer Service Centers. To take advantage of these offers, new and existing customers must call 800-UCI-PASS (80) weekdays from 6 a.m. Existing customers also can have their minimum rate to replenish I-PASS accounts reduced from $40 to $20 upon request. “Lowering the upfront cost of obtaining I-PASS will make it easier for all of our customers to have access to the benefits it offers.â€Īs part of a broader campaign to educate customers about the new, all-electronic interchange and encourage them to get I-PASS, the agency is temporarily lowering the cost to $30 for a new I-PASS account from the current $50 or $60.įor new customers, both the initial pre-paid toll amount and the minimum rate to replenish I-PASS accounts will be reduced from $40 to $20 for customers who open new accounts through December 31, 2014.Īdditionally, the deposit required to obtain an I-PASS transponder will be permanently reduced from $20 to $10 for all account types.įor existing customers who replenish their accounts manually, a $10 deposit refund will automatically be applied to their I-PASS account balances in the form of a credit to their pre-paid toll accounts. €œThe initial I-PASS payment may have been an obstacle to some of our customers so we took a substantial step to reduce that burden.†said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “This reduced price will help ensure that everyone can take advantage of the incredible benefits the I-PASS has to offer.†€œThe I-PASS is helping drive Illinois into the future offering a safe, fast and reliable way for our commuters to traverse our world-class transportation system,†Governor Pat Quinn said. ![]() DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway tomorrow begins offering discounted costs for I-PASS transponders to customers opening a new I-PASS account ahead of the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange opening in October.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |