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During the initial deployment of electronic toll collection on the Carquinez Bridge (1996-1997) there was an increased number of crashes and personal injuries.

FINDINGS Real world data from the report indicated that the total number of accidents increased between 1996 and 1997 from 27 to 30. Personal injures increased from 5 in 1996 to 13 in 1997.
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09/21/2000

In California, electronic toll collection on the Carquinez Bridge saved 25,193 hours per year by improving traffic movement through the toll facility and reducing the time required to process transactions.

FINDINGSBetween 2000 and 2001 the time saved for toll transactions was estimated at 2,153 (no units given in report: assumed hours per year based on other data highlighted) for ETC versus tickets,…
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09/21/2000

In California, the time saving benefits of electronic toll collection on the Carquinez Bridge saved travelers more than a million dollars per year.

FINDINGSFor FY 2000/01 the report estimated a person-time savings of 79,919 hours per year or about $1.07 million (1995).For FY 2000/01, assumed fuel consumption rates were used to project a fuel…
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09/21/2000

In California, electronic toll collection on the Carquinez Bridge decreased annual emissions of Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons.

FINDINGSFor FY 2000/01, assumed fuel consumption rates were used to project a fuel savings of approximately 55,425 gallons.For FY 2000/01 emission reductions were estimated at 9.82 million grams of…
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09/21/2000