โIt turns into a parking lotโ: Drivers frustrated over several toll lanes that are permanently shut down along Beltway 8
Redesigned booths are set to be finished in a few years, which will cover safety designs and also include driver focus groups in an effort to improve messaging for the use of Harris County toll roads.
Toll Road drivers: Brace yourself for some big bills
HOUSTON โ If you travel frequently on toll roads managed by the Texas Department of Transportation, you could be in for a big surprise over the next few days and weeks. A Texas Tag system upgrade could cause major problems for your budget if youโre not prepared. Delayed Billing and ChargesThe Texas Department of Transportation started transitioning to a new operating system on November 18th. The system was still down on Jan. 11, meaning not a single toll had been deducted from any accounts in two months. Some users worried they would get hit with huge toll bills all at once.
Here are easy toll road mistakes that can cost you money
HOUSTON โ Got a toll violation in the mail, even though you have an EZ tag? For EZ TAG customers:There are a few reasons customers may get violations, which can be readily easily resolved. A common reason customers get bills for unpaid tolls is because the customerโs new license plate number was not added to their EZ TAG account. For cash customers/drivers without an EZ TAG account:As of March 11, 2020, the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) implemented โhands-freeโ toll collection to reduce potential exposure of both drivers and employees to COVID -19. HCTRA encourages EZ TAG customers to manage their prefunded account 24/7 on hctra.org or download the mobile app.