Proposed System-wide Tolling Concept of Operations Leveraging Automatic License Plate Recognition and Vehicle Occupancy Detection Capabilities Status: CompleteReport Date: 02/27/2026 Summary: The E-ZPass Minnesota Systemwide Concept of Operations (ConOps) provides a high-level overview of the E-ZPass Minnesota Express Lane System and documents additional requirements for a near-term implementation of a transponder-based Automatic License Plate Recognition and Vehicle Occupancy Detection enabled system. While specific toll-by-plate technologies like ALPR cameras and occupancy detection solutions (fixed VOD camera systems) remain the primary focus throughout this ConOps, future evaluation of key considerations and prioritization of desired outcomes for MnDOT tolling operations and the E-ZPass Minnesota customer experience may lead to alternative technology trials and implementation. Reports: Proposed System-wide Tolling Concept of Operations Leveraging Automatic License Plate Recognition and Vehicle Occupancy Detection Capabilities (Report #2026CAV02)
