The 19-month base contract includes four one-year extension options and will commence after an implementation period of seven-to-nine months for software configuration, staffing, and services. HCTRA’s free-flow system includes the use of license plate images for toll invoicing.

Through the contract, ViaPlus will provide automatic and manual processing of license plate images. This will optimise the image review process with ViaPlus’ optical character recognition software and machine-learning algorithms and will manually review any outstanding post-processed transactions.

Together these modules are designed to deliver the highest possible efficacy for revenue capture in a video tolling system and contribute to the operation of HCTRA’s free-flow electronic tolling operations. Richard Arce, president and CEO of ViaPlus, said: “We are eager to continue scaling our operations in Texas with our full range of mobility solutions.

“Texas is a leader in modern and large-scale highway networks, and supporting HCTRA’s video toll programme demonstrates the strategic initiatives of ViaPlus and Vinci Highways to grow mobility operations in and around the state.”