OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (October 10, 2014) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has finalized an interoperability agreement with the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA), which will begin November 1, 2014.
“We are excited to announce that PIKEPASS customers will be able to use their transponders in Kansas,” said Tim Stewart, OTA director. “This added accommodation is an example of how we continually listen to our customers and provide innovative ways to make turnpike travel faster, safer and easier.”
The Kansas Turnpike Authority operates a single toll road from the Kansas-Oklahoma border into the Kansas City, Kansas area. This stretch of interstate is I-35 in Kansas. KTA customers will have the same convenience of travel on all Oklahoma turnpikes using their K-Tag.
Although customers should only need one transponder, users who have both a K-Tag and PIKEPASS should call to determine if one or two accounts work best. It may be better for customers keep both their OTA and KTA accounts. However, due to the potential of being billed on both accounts for the same trip, OTA recommends users call PIKEPASS Customer Service at 1-800-PIKEPAS (1-800-745-3727) or KTA Customer Service at 1800-USE-KTAG (1-800-873-5824) to determine the needs of the individual driver. The customer’s PIKEPASS account must be in good standing to qualify for interoperability on KTA toll roads.
For more information about this project and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, please visit www.PIKEPASS.com
About Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority was established in 1947 to construct, operate and maintain Oklahoma turnpikes. Today, Oklahoma turnpikes are the safest and quickest ways to travel across the state. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is managing multiple renovations throughout the state to maintain and operate the turnpike system to the highest standard. To learn more about the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and recent projects, visit, www.pikepass.com.
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