Driving CFX: Have you checked your E-PASS account lately?

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OCTOBER 2018 | ISSUE 49

E-PASS CUSTOMERS: CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT

E-PASS customers who drive Florida’s Turnpike and other tolled roads outside of the CFX system may have unpaid toll transactions stemming from the SunPass migration. All E-PASS customers should log into their account to determine if certain tolls have been isolated for review and payment through the E-PASS Customer Payment Program. Your action is required for any transactions that pop-up in an alert after accessing your account online . Each individual transaction must be either “accepted” or “disputed” by you. The Customer Payment Program allows you the choice to pay the tolls over a three-month period, pay in full or dispute transactions. FAQs

E-PASS XTRA

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

E-PASS Xtra, a portable toll transponder that works on toll roads and bridges in 18 states from Florida to Maine and west to Illinois, is now available for purchase online or in person at the E-PASS customer service center at 762 South Goldenrod Road in Orlando. E-PASS Xtra offers 18-state toll travel with one account, plus all the features of E-PASS including toll discounts on CFX expressways and auto-pay at Orlando International Airport parking facilities. It’s movable from car to car, works on motorcycles and features a non-replaceable battery that will last up to 8 years. The cost is $18.50 plus tax.

E-ZPASS

Q&A

Q: If I drive on a CFX toll road with both an E-PASS and an E-ZPass, which transponder will be read/charged?

A: If you’re traveling on CFX roads with both an E-PASS and EZ-Pass in your vehicle, the E-PASS will be the account that is charged. For those customers with multiple transponders, it is recommended that you remove the non-Florida transponder from your vehicle or place it into the Radio Frequency (RF) shield bag to avoid the possibility of being charged for both transponders. Questions: Check out some FAQs about using E-ZPass in Central Florida or purchase an E-PASS Xtra .

NEW TECHNOLOGY DEBUTS AT POINCIANA PARKWAY EXTENSION PD&E PUBLIC MEETING

CFX used SmartScreen technology to give the public a more detailed look at potential impacts of various alignments being studied for the Poinciana Parkway Extension.

For the first time, the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) utilized SmartScreen technology that allowed to better illustrate the proximity of proposed alignments to residential developments, parks and other land uses.

The SmartScreens also provided a platform to capture public comment directly on the project maps.

More than 100 people attended the first public meeting on September 26 at Poinciana High School for the next study phase of the Poinciana Parkway Extension project (known as a Project Development and Environment Study or “PD&E” study.)

A second public workshop is planned for Spring 2018 with a public hearing planned for Fall 2019. However, anyone who wishes to submit public comment can do so via the project website . The PD&E study is refining potential alternatives that could extend Poinciana Parkway from SR 17-92 to County Road 532 at the Osceola/Polk County line. Follow the study on Facebook @PoincianaPkwyExt .

YOUR TOLL DOLLARS AT WORK: IMPROVING COMMUTE FOR WINTER GARDEN RESIDENTS

Drivers in the Winter Garden area are seeing faster access to SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) with the recent opening of an additional Open Road Tolling (ORT) lane on the northbound SR 429 entrance ramp from CR 535/Winter Garden Vineland Road. Work on the $4.9 million project began in March of this year. Other improvements include widening of the entrance ramp, an acceleration lane, new signage, new guardrail, and drainage.

Before: Northbound SR 429 entrance ramp from CR 535; After: Improved ramp includes two ORT lanes and widened acceleration lane.

IN THE COMMUNITY

GO KNIGHTS

The KnightPass team greeted fans outside UCF’s Spectrum Stadium and in the UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center before their win against the Pittsburgh Panthers on September 29. Have an

E-PASS but want to upgrade to a CollegePass? Log into your E-PASS account or by calling 407-823-7277 or 1-800-353-7277. Pick up a CollegePass for yourself or your student the next time you visit the UF, FSU, or UCF bookstores or online , just $18.50 plus tax.

DISCOVER OSCEOLA

CFX was proud to participate at Discover Osceola on September 19 at Osceola Heritage Park where we spoke to local residents about the benefits of E-PASS and answered common questions like whether E-PASS is accepted on Florida’s Turnpike (Yes, you can use your E-PASS on tolled roads and bridges throughout Florida, Georgia and North Carolina – including Florida’s Turnpike!).

FEEDING THE HUNGRY

On September 21, CFX staff helped volunteers pack nearly 51,000 meals as part of the I on Hunger initiative, which focuses on providing healthy meals for children and families around the world.

Learn more about the organization here .

Photo: CFX Manager of Public Affairs Emily Brown, Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Don Long and CFX Public Information Officer Mary Brooks.

SHARING OUR STORY

CFX Manager of Public Affairs Emily Brown and Public Information Officer Mary Brooks gave Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce members an update September 28 on CFX operations and programs, and the latest corridor studies underway. If you would like to learn more about the Central Florida Expressway Authority, e-mail Emily.Brown@cfxway.com to speak at your next community meeting.

PARTNER UPDATE:

I-4 ULTIMATE

I-4 Ultimate work continues at the SR 408/I-4 interchange. Construction in the heart of downtown Orlando requires intricate planning that often necessitate overnight road and ramp closures for the safety of drivers and construction crews. In October, nighttime closures are being planned to set girders for new S.R. 408 bridges. Sign up for the I-4 Ultimate Advance Construction Alert System to receive text or email alerts about upcoming lane, ramp or road closures.

SAFETY TIP:

ARE YOU A MERGE MASTER?