TransCore Selected to Modernize Roadside Toll Collection System for Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority

New roadside tolling technology will improve operational visibility, automation and long-term system performance for THEA

NASHVILLE, TENN, 25 August 2026 – TransCore has been selected by the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) to modernize the roadside toll collection system along the Selmon Expressway, extending a partnership that spans nearly two decades. Through a lifecycle replacement of THEA's existing roadside toll collection system, the project will upgrade aging roadside infrastructure across its 18-mile expressway and 18 toll zones with TransCore’s next-generation tolling technology, enhancing automation, system visibility and the long-term performance of its toll collection operations. 

The project will provide THEA with an integrated roadside platform designed to support consistent toll collection across the corridor while giving the Authority greater insight into system activity and performance. The modernized platform is designed to support current operational needs while providing flexibility as the Authority’s transportation needs evolve.

TransCore's VCATS™ (Vehicle Capture and Tracking System) will be deployed as part of the modernized roadside toll collection system. Built on advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence, VCATS is designed to detect and continuously track vehicles throughout the tolling zone, supporting accurate vehicle identification and toll transaction creation through integrated classification and license plate recognition technologies.

The deployment will also include TransCore’s SmartPass® capability, positioning THEA to support credential-based tolling and expanded account management options as customer needs evolve. The capability provides additional flexibility as the Authority evaluates future mobility and customer service initiatives.

"THEA has been a valued customer for nearly two decades, and we are honored by the opportunity to continue supporting its mission," said Whitt Hall, President and CEO of TransCore. "This modernization combines proven technology, an experienced team and a deep understanding of THEA’s operations. We look forward to building on that foundation and continuing our partnership with THEA for years to come."

As part of the project, TransCore will install new roadside tolling equipment on lanes being added through THEA's ongoing roadway capacity improvement projects. Coordinating the tolling deployment with these new lanes will help THEA maintain consistent collection operations as additional roadway capacity comes online.

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