The RhodeWorks bridge tolling program is a unique approach to repairing bridges by tolling only specific types of tractor trailers. The tolls collected at each location in Rhode Island will go to repair the bridge or bridge group associated with that toll location.
The tolling program is part of the RhodeWorks legislation which became law in February of 2016 as a way to rebuild Rhode Island's infrastructure. RhodeWorks provides for the planning, execution, management and funding to bring the state's roads and bridges into a state of good repair by 2025. The full budget for RhodeWorks is about $4.9 billion over ten years and about one tenth of that amount will come from the tolling program. The RhodeWorks law prohibits tolls on cars and small trucks.
Tolls will be collected along five major highway corridors, at thirteen locations (currently 12 in operation). Each location is associated with a bridge or bridge group. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will repair or replace bridges with this revenue.
RIDOT has contracted with Kapsch TrafficCom to design, build, operate and maintain the electronic tolling system for ten years. The first tolling gantries went live on June 11, 2018.
Tractor or truck tractors as defined in 23 C.F.R. 658.5, pulling a trailer or trailers.
All other vehicles.
No.
Please refer to the RIDOT Toll Diagram.
The rationale behind the RhodeWorks tolling program was to toll the vehicles that caused the damage that needs to be repaired.
RIDOT selected Kapsch TrafficCom, to design, build, operate and maintain the system for 10 years. RIDOT will set the toll rates in accordance with the mandates of the legislation.
The toll rates are posted on this page under "Tolling Program Documents" and on the interactive map. Click on a tolling location to see the toll rate:
Toll Gantry Locations
The toll rates vary from location to location, from $2.25 to $9.50. The average toll rate for a location is $5.42. For RFID (i.e. E-ZPass) equipped tractor trailers, tolls are limited to once per day, per direction and there is a cap of $20 for a through-trip on I-95 as well as a daily cap of $40 per day no matter how many tolls a tractor trailer goes through.
Tolls will be limited to once per toll facility, per day in each direction. Toll rates will be limited along the I-95 corridor at $20 for a border-to-border trip from Connecticut to Massachusetts. There also is a daily maximum toll of $40 per tractor trailer regardless of the number of toll gantries passed. All caps require the use of a radio identification transponder (such as E-ZPass).
We determined the toll rates based on the needs of repairing Rhode Island's bridges.
Tractor Trailers with E-ZPass will be billed through E-ZPass. Those without a valid E-ZPass will receive a bill that can be paid by check or credit card.
Yes.
Yes, but only once per direction per day, with a valid RFID (i.e. E-ZPass). Once a vehicle with a valid E-ZPass has reached the cap, it is no longer tolled for that day.
No, tolls are assessed on a point-by-point basis.
Failure to pay the toll invoice in the allotted time.
The registered owner of the tractor or truck tractors as defined in 23 C.F.R. 658.5, pulling a trailer or trailers will get the bill.
They can be paid online, by mail, or at a RITBA customer service center.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority will collect the fees.
Registered owners have 30 days to pay the toll at which point the toll invoice becomes a violation.
Yes, by filling out a dispute form or in the state traffic tribunal.
Any Data collected to implement R.I. Gen Laws Chapter 42-13.1 shall be used only for toll collection purposes and shall not otherwise be made available to law enforcement or other agencies except pursuant to a valid court order.
There is a map of the tolling locations on the RIDOT website.
The Newport/Pell Bridge is NOT part of the RhodeWorks tolling program.
There are currently 12 locations. When fully operational, there will be 13 locations.
No.
Revenues from each tolling site will be used to repair or replace the bridge at that tolling location. Once we certify the needs of the bridge are met, we can keep the tolls in place to repair or replace other bridges.
A Traffic and Revenue Report is posted on the RIDOT webpage that includes
estimated expected revenue.
No.
You can order online or at a Customer Service Center in Jamestown, RI.
No.
There is an E-ZPass website.
Yes, as long as the vehicle qualifies as a tractor trailer defined in 23 C.F.R. 658.5, pulling a trailer or trailers .
Properly installing the Interior E-ZPass Transponder in you vehicle is easy and essential.
If you see a green light and a "Go E-ZPass" message, your transponder is working correctly. If your transponder is not working properly, please contact the Customer Service Center at 1-877-743-9727.
Yes, the following examples are times when you should not use your transponder:
The silver bag is a read prevention bag. If you have multiple E-ZPass transponders in the tractor trailer make sure to have one in the silver bag, in the glove compartment (both tags can be charged).
You will automatically be billed.
No matter what your questions are, there is one easy number to call; 1-877-743-9727 (Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.). You may call 24 hours a day for automated account information.
1 East Shore Road
P.O. Box 437
Jamestown, RI 02835
Phone (Toll Free): 1-877-RI-EZPASS (1-877-743-9727)
Fax: (401) 423-7036
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