Talk:FasTrak

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[edit] Traffic Statistics

I've heard that FastTrak transponders are being mointored on the freeway to provide traffic statistics using antennas mounted under signs. A Transponder ID is located at Point A, and measured until it reaches point B. Can anyone confirm or deny this? What about privacy? Antagonist 23:30, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Concept is confirmed through the San Francisco Bay Area website for FasTrak, http://bayareafastrak.org/static/about/faq_using.shtml#8 and 511.org http://511.org/global_items/global_info.asp#webtraffic They claim it is completely anonymous, but in order to "opt out" you must shield your transponder. They suggest using a mylar bag that comes with the transponder to do so. The websites do not contain specific details on where and how traffic information is collected. Ieatlint 09:00, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] ANPR

I'm assuming that vehicles without transponders use automatic number plate recognition - can someone confirm that and add it into the article? violet/riga (t) 18:13, 1 Apr 2005 (UTC)

  • Done. Zzyzx11 18:31, 1 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Competition

Something should be said about the non-compete portion of the contracts to build the toll roads. This keeps Caltrans from improving freeways that could be considered competition to the toll roads.