April 28, 2008

Contact: Joe Donnelly (267) 790-1010 or Pete Peterson (215) 893-4297

MORRISVILLE, PA - The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced today that E-ZPass collections accounted for 62.2 percent of toll collection in 2007, a new high-water mark for the Commission's electronic toll collection system. E-ZPass usage by customers cuts down on congestion at the Commission's toll plazas by processing vehicles more rapidly, reducing commuting time for travelers.

Because the electronic system processes up to 1,000 cars per hour compared to 400 cars per hour using the manual cash lane system, increased E-ZPass usage reduces the overall congestion of Commission bridges for all commuters. The Commission is also taking additional steps to maximize the capabilities of electronic toll collection technology. The Commission will implement open road tolling on the I-78 Toll Bridge and Delaware Water Gap (I-80) Toll Bridge, which will allow customers with E-ZPass to bypass traditional toll plazas by traveling through an electronic array at normal highway speeds, further reducing congestion and travel times.

"The level of penetration of E-ZPass among our customers has greatly exceeded our projections," said Frank G. McCartney, Executive Director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. "Through the use of technology, we are improving the quality of life of our customers by reducing travel times and congestion. E-ZPass has proven to be a win-win for the Commission and area residents."

Motorists who do not already have E-ZPass may apply by calling 1-800-872-5061 or visiting www.ezpassdrjtbc.com . In addition, the Commission hosts regular sign-up events for customers, which enable individuals to expedite the sign-up process. A complete list of current sign-up events is available on the Commission's website at www.drjtbc.org. Commission E-ZPass customers with questions about their accounts or the E-ZPass QuickStart program can contact the Commission's toll-free customer support line at 1-800-363-0049.

About the Commission

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, formed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and state of New Jersey in 1934, operates seven toll and 11 vehicularand two pedestriantoll-supported (free) bridges along the Delaware River from Trenton-Morrisville to the New York border. These bridges carry more than 135million cars and trucks each year. For more information about the Commission and its various initiatives to deliver safer and more convenient bridge travel for its customers, please see: www.drjtbc.org