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Upgrading CCTV Infrastructure at the M1 North-Link Toll Plaza 🚧
Challenge
The M1 North-Link toll plaza required a critical upgrade to its outdated CCTV recording system. With thousands of vehicles passing through daily, uninterrupted surveillance was essential. The existing system was not only limited in capacity but also slow, making it difficult for staff to quickly review and retrieve footage.
Solution
CTI was entrusted to design and deliver a next-generation recording solution with zero downtime. Our team implemented:
• Ultra Series 128-channel NVR
• 175TB Hybrid SAN Storage System
• 4K Decoder
This robust setup ensures high-performance recording, scalability for future growth, and uncompromised system reliability.
We integrated with Deoban Systems S.L. toll collection software to create a transaction ID overlay, for each vehicle passing through. We improved efficiency, in terms of speed of access to footage and data management.
Outcome
The upgrade was completed under intense time pressure with no interruption to CCTV recording. In addition to delivering enhanced security and resilience, the new system has significantly improved operational efficiency. On-site staff can now access and review footage faster and more seamlessly, enabling quicker response times and reducing frustration caused by the old, sluggish platform.
Result: A future-ready, resilient surveillance system that supports both critical security requirements and day-to-day operational ease.
Linking CCTV footage with vehicle transaction IDs is a practical improvement for toll plaza monitoring and record retrieval. E-ZPass MAÂ also involves electronic toll transactions, where matching vehicle activity with accurate payment records is an important part of toll management.
The move toward upgraded toll infrastructure shows how much road travel now depends on technology behind the scenes. It’s not only about what happens at the plaza itself but also how drivers manage their toll services afterward. For HCTRA EZ Tag Houston users, logging in online is one way to access their EZ TAG account and check the information associated with it.