As a primary travel corridor connecting the Philadelphia region to the Jersey Shore, the ACE experiences high year-round traffic volumes, with significant seasonal peaks.

TransCore served as the system integrator, designing and installing the new tolling system and delivering a fully electronic, all-overhead open-road tolling (ORT) environment.

By enabling cashless travel, the solution eliminates the need to stop or slow at toll collection points, with TransCore will also operating and maintaining the infrastructure.

The Atlantic City Expressway deployment utilises TransCore’s Infinity VCATS (Vehicle Capture and Tracking System), an all-overhead, AI-powered tolling solution designed to deliver industry-leading accuracy without the need for in-road sensors.

Using advanced machine vision and vehicle tracking technology, the system enables precise vehicle detection, axle-based vehicle classification at highway speeds.

The transition to all-overhead tolling enhances long-term operational efficiency, while supporting improved traffic flow and safety.

Additionally, the system’s walkable gantry design offers operational flexibility, minimising lane closures and reducing long-term maintenance costs.

This project also sets a benchmark for digital tolling upgrades, establishing a replicable model that can be applied to other major corridors across New Jersey.

The installation of the first of ten overhead tolling gantries took place on May 1, 2025, marking the beginning of a phased conversion that culminated in the expressway’s transition to all-electronic tolling in early January 2026.

With the system now fully deployed, it supports uninterrupted travel across the entire expressway while providing scalability for future enhancements.

SJTA executive director, Stephen Dougherty, said: ‘Reaching this milestone represents a significant achievement in SJTA’s transition to all-electronic tolling on the Atlantic City Expressway.

“This achievement is the result of a highly collaborative effort between SJTA and TransCore, with both teams working closely together to meet an ambitious implementation schedule.

“The strong partnership with TransCore throughout the project was exemplified as our teams worked hand-in-hand to accelerate the go-live effort over the holidays, ensuring a smooth transition to a modern, cashless tolling environment for motorists as 2026 began.”