Section 11 Facility Buildings / Toll Plazas

NJTA Design Manual Facility Buildings / Toll Plazas
SECTION 11
FACILITY BUILDINGS / TOLL PLAZAS
Table of Contents
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11.1 GENERAL...................................................................................................................1
11.2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PROCEDURES ...................................1
11.2.1 DCA SUBMISSION SCHEDULE ............................................................................2
11.3 FACILITY BUILDINGS ...............................................................................................3
11.3.1 DISTRICT MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS ...................................................................3
11.3.2 UTILITY (TOLL) BUILDINGS .................................................................................4
11.3.3 SALT STORAGE FACILITIES ................................................................................4
11.3.4 OTHER BUILDINGS .............................................................................................4
11.4 TOLL PLAZAS............................................................................................................5
11.4.1 GEOMETRICS ....................................................................................................5
11.4.2 TOLL BOOTHS AND DATIM ENCLOSURES...........................................................7
11.4.3 TUNNELS, ISLANDS AND CANOPIES ....................................................................7
11.4.4 TOLL PLAZA CONTRACT .....................................................................................8
11.4.5 UTILITY BUILDING ............................................................................................10
11.4.6 TOLL PLAZA SYSTEMS .....................................................................................12
List of Exhibits
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Exhibit 11 - 1 Sample Delineation of Toll System Construction work ..................................15
Exhibit 11 - 2 Toll Plaza Coordination of Work.....................................................................20
Exhibit 11 - 3 Utility Building Standard Operational Plan Diagram.......................................24
Exhibit 11 - 4 Two way Toll Plaza Layout ............................................................................25
Exhibit 11 - 5 One Way Toll Plaza Layout............................................................................26
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SECTION 11
FACILITY BUILDINGS / TOLL PLAZAS
11.1 GENERAL
This section addresses the design and construction of the various facility buildings
and toll plazas on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
The buildings addressed are the maintenance district buildings, utility buildings at the
toll plazas, salt storage domes, and other secondary buildings. Providing guidance
for the planning and construction of these various buildings shall assist the Authority
in standardization of facilities throughout the system.
The toll plaza is a facility built to collect tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden
State Parkway. It typically consists of the toll plaza area formed of islands, toll
booths, pavement, tunnel and canopy. Adjacent to the plaza is the utility building
which is built to house the toll collectors and equipment necessary to process tolls in
a secure environment. For all new plazas, a tunnel usually connects the utility
building to the toll booths located on the islands. A parking lot or parking area is
typically required for the toll collector’s vehicles as well as maintenance or state
police vehicles.
Since an Architect is generally employed by the Authority for the design or

renovation of the toll building, close design coordination between the Architect and
Engineer is required and the limits of responsibility for each must be clearly defined.
Many of the design responsibilities are outlined in the following Subsections. A
sample “Coordination of Work” is attached at the end of this section. A similar listing
shall be developed during Phase “A” of each project as an aid in the coordination of
the many contracts that will be prepared.
11.2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PROCEDURES

All buildings and toll plazas must have their design documents submitted to the
Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, Bureau of
Construction Project Review, commonly identified as the DCA. All portions of
habitable buildings, as well as the toll plaza tunnels, stairways, railings, access and
egress, toll booths and toll plaza canopies must be designed in conformance with the
currently adopted codes.
The adopted Code and Sub-codes for work on Authority facilities are as follows:
Code: New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, UCC (NJAC 5:23)
Sub-codes: International Building Code, IBC – New Jersey Edition

National Electric Code, NEC
National Standard Plumbing Code, NSPC
International Mechanical Code, IMC
International Fuel Gas Code, IFGC
Rehabilitation, UCC 5:23-6
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Barrier Free, UCC 5:23-7 and ANSI A117.1

Elevator, ASME A17.1
Energy ASHRAE 90.1
In addition to those listed above, other ancillary Sub-codes may be needed for
specialized work and construction. The Engineer shall contact the DCA to verify the
currently adopted Code and Sub-codes for the work being designed at the time of
the design. Currently adopted codes can be found at:
http://www.nj.gov/dca/codes.
Special design standards are required for all renovation, rehabilitation, addition, and
change of use projects. The Engineer and Architect shall coordinate with the DCA to
determine these requirements during Phase “A” design.
Contract plans, specifications and design calculations for the building and toll plaza
work must be submitted to the DCA for review and concurrence to ensure that the
documents are in conformance with the codes. The documents must be signed and
sealed, as appropriate, by a Professional Engineer or Architect Licensed in the State
of New Jersey and should represent the final design, specifications and plans slated
for construction. Instructions for submittal of design calculations, specifications and
plans, along with the project review application and the fee schedule associated with
the reviews can be found under Construction Project Review at:
http://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/license/permits/construct/forms.shtml
Approval of the submission and any subsequent revisions will result in a release for
construction.
The fee to the DCA, for review of the contract documents, will be paid by the
Engineer or Architect and reimbursed by the Authority.
11.2.1 DCA Submission Schedule

For most design-bid-build contracts, a complete plan release should be
requested. This entails a complete submission of all plans, specifications,
design calculations and fees for review by the DCA at one time after the
design is complete. Since the portion of the contract affected by DCA
procedures must be basically complete for this type of submission, the Phase
“C” submission date is the latest date for initial submittal to the DCA. The
DCA has a period of 20 working days from the date the submission is
accepted to review and comment on the initial submittal. Subsequent
submittals for corrections or revisions will be reviewed within a period of 7
working days from the date the subsequent submission is accepted. Several
review cycles are often required.
If partial plan releases are requested on projects that require construction of

elements before the entire project is designed, such as design-build projects,
then each element of submission will have its own 20 working day review
period. The fee for the entire project must be submitted with the initial
elements along with a schedule of anticipated submission dates for the
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remainder of elements to be reviewed. The Engineer or Architect shall

submit the required record copies and request at least one (1) signed and
sealed approved copy from the DCA for record purposes. Once plans are
complete, permits shall be coordinated by the Contractor.
If any standard drawings are required to be submitted to the DCA for review,
the Authority’s Engineering Department will forward signed and sealed copies
to the Engineer or Architect upon request.
11.3 FACILITY BUILDINGS

The facility buildings addressed include district maintenance buildings, utility
buildings at the toll plazas, salt domes and other secondary types of facility buildings.
11.3.1 District Maintenance Buildings

1. The district maintenance buildings are usually designed and constructed
as a separate contract with an Architect as the lead for building design
and a Civil Engineer for the site work. The buildings shall comply with the
DCA procedures as written in Subsection 11.2.
2. The design of a new district maintenance building shall follow the

directions given in Subsection 11.4.5 as an overall planning program for
the work to be accomplished.
3. Room sizes, locations, equipment, storage capacity and materials for the
building shall be discussed with the representatives of the Authority’s
Maintenance Division during Phase “A” of the design process so that
recommendations can be established before final design and plan
preparation.
The district maintenance building shall be a one story facility with the
following rooms and facilities subject to the Authority’s Maintenance
Department approval:
2 Supervisor’s offices
Separate Men and Women Restrooms/ Locker Rooms/ Bunk Rooms
Lunch Room with cooking facilities
Stock & Inventory Room w/ Maintenance Record Clerk office within
Mechanic’s Room
Mechanical Room with Secure Storage Area
Network Equipment Room
Janitor’s Closet
Garage Bays, number and size to be determined, includes exhaust
removal system
Vehicle Wash Area
Intercom System
Other security and communications systems as directed by the
Authority
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4. Site design for a maintenance building facility shall provide for the below
listed items subject to the Authority’s Maintenance Department approval:
Tire Storage in a separate building (shed)

Stand by Generator
Tank Storage Area
Ground Mounted Exterior Compressors with Interior Air Handling
Units Fuel Facilities with Gasboy and Veeder-Root System
Security System and Cameras compatible with the most recent
approved systems
Electric Diesel Heater Power Supply
Covered Vehicle Storage Area
Parking for Employees and Maintenance Vehicles
Provisions for Stockpile Bins
11.3.2 Utility (Toll) Buildings

For a complete discussion of the design parameters on the Utility Buildings,
refer to Subsection 11.4.5.
11.3.3 Salt Storage Facilities

1. These structures are constructed for the purpose of stockpiling de-icing
material to be used in the ice and snow control program for the Authority.
They are primarily located at the various Maintenance Districts for direct
and quick access by maintenance forces throughout the length of the
New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
2. The salt storage facilities shall conform to a high quality bulk storage
structure as manufactured by Dome Corporation of North America,
Saginaw, MI, or an approved equal. The structures shall be mounted on
a 12 inch thick reinforced concrete retaining wall approximately 8 feet in
height above the ground.
3. The Engineer or Architect shall discuss the parameters of the salt storage
facility design and construction with the Authority’s Maintenance
Department during Phase “A” design to establish the size, storage
capacity, number of entrances, electrical facilities and possible site
condition aspects of the project.
4. All electrical work in the salt storage facilities shall be performed in

conformance with the proper NEC code, the requirements of Subsections
7.4 and 7.5 in this Manual and be subject to review and inspection by the
DCA.
11.3.4 Other Buildings

Buildings for purposes other than those indicated above include but are not
limited to, small communications shelters required for toll plaza systems,
radio and microwave towers, and cellular phone installations. Before
beginning design of these structures, the Engineer shall determine the
specific requirements of the Authority’s Engineering and Technology
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Administrative Services (TAS) Departments, and prepare a preliminary

design memo for the Phase “A” Submission for review by the Authority’s
Engineering Department.
11.4 TOLL PLAZAS

11.4.1 Geometrics
The toll plaza geometric design criteria presented herein describe the
essential standards and policies for the design of a widened or new plaza.
The criteria apply to the general type of plazas utilized by the Authority with a
toll utility building on one side of a barrier type plaza with or without reversible
lanes. Split toll plazas with the toll utility building in the median area between
opposite direction roadways will be considered non-standard toll plazas and
are to be addressed on an individual basis. The type of plaza to be used on
a given project will be dictated by the Authority’s Engineering Department.
1. Design Speed
The design speed for the toll plaza area varies from a stop condition at
the booths to the controlling ramp or mainline design speed. Both
horizontal and vertical geometry must be compatible with this variable
design speed.
2. Horizontal Alignment
a. Length - The desirable minimum half-length of the toll plaza area is
500 feet from the plaza centerline to either the ramp nose split or
normal roadway width. The length of the toll plaza area is dependent
upon the geometric controls of the site.
b. Width - The plaza width is controlled by the number of lanes dictated

by the Authority’s Engineering Department.
c. Configuration - Each standard plaza should taper symmetrically from

the ramp nose to the end of the concrete toll plaza slab. Equal
reverse curves are generally used for plaza edge geometry in order to
attain such a taper.
Each split plaza shall be oriented such that the right edge of the lanes
approaching the plaza is approximately tangent, thereby permitting traffic to
disperse to its left, a more natural pattern. Similarly, the configuration of the
lanes leaving the plaza shall also encourage the natural merge left pattern.
3. Vertical Alignment
a. Grades - An initial negative 0.5 percent grade away from the plaza
centerline for about 200 feet is required for all plazas. It is desirable
that relatively flat grades (2 percent or less) be held for at least 500
feet in each direction.
b. Vertical Curves - At the plaza centerline, a vertical curve shall not be

used. A 1 percent break in profile shall be designed.
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c. Superelevation - For the limits of the concrete plaza slab (See

Pavement below) there is to be a 0.0 percent cross slope. From the
edge of the slab there is a transition to a normal ramp cross slope of
1.5 percent in about 100 feet. Care must be taken to investigate edge
profiles such that ponding of water is avoided and the profile does not
exceed 3 percent. For wide plazas, increased cross slopes may be
required.
d. Clearances - The minimum vertical clearance under the canopy is to

be 17 feet 0 inches. Overheight vehicle detectors, if required, shall be
set at 13 feet 6 inches above the toll lane pavement. See Subsection
11.4.6.
4. Pavement
a. Pavement types will be established by the Authority’s Engineering
Department. For the initial 500 feet or to the ramp nose, whichever is
less, the shoulder pavement, if present, shall be replaced with full
depth pavement.
b. For concrete pavement details, see TI Standard Drawings. For new

toll plazas, the approach and exit pavements shall be 10” Thick
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement reinforced with #5 bars at 10” o.
c., top and bottom, both longitudinally and transversely. The
approach pavements shall have 6 slabs at 33’-4” long (200 feet). The
exit pavements shall have 3 slabs at 33’-4” long (100 feet). All slabs
shall be 16’-6” wide.
For widening of existing toll plazas, the approach and exit pavements
should match the dimensional layout of the adjacent slabs. All new
pavement slabs shall be reinforced as noted above.
Care shall be taken during design to prevent interference between

vehicle detector loops and reinforcement steel in concrete pavement.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the loop manufacturer as
designated by the Authority’s ETC Department to ensure compliance
with all installation guidelines.
5. Plaza Layout
The standard layout for the toll plazas includes the following parameters,
the Standard Drawings TI-1 to TI-7, Exhibit 11 - 4 and Exhibit 11 - 5 at the
end of this Section.
a. 10’-0” lanes widths (normal)
b. 6’-6” toll island widths
c. 12’-0” lane widths for each outside lane to allow for oversized or wide
loads
d. Tunnel placed beneath the entire width of plaza and connected to

adjacent utility (toll) building basement.
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e. Stairways from island to tunnel placed so that toll collector has to

cross only one lane of traffic (maximum) to get to assigned toll booth.
f. A canopy approximately 40 feet wide that covers all toll plaza lanes
and approximately one-half of the outside lanes (as a minimum).
Such items as the number of lanes, future lanes, staircases, parking

spaces, toll booth types and E-ZPass lanes will be provided by the
Authority’s Engineering Department for each toll plaza. Designs shall
account for a future plaza widening in all respects, unless directed
otherwise by the Authority’s Engineering Department. Express E-ZPass
lanes shall be designed as mainline roadways.
11.4.2 Toll Booths and DATIM Enclosures

Toll booths for use on the Turnpike shall be manufactured in conformance
with the Standard Drawings TB-1 to TB-7. DATIM enclosures (used on
Turnpike only) are toll booths that have been designed and manufactured to
hold the dual automatic ticket issuing machine (DATIM) at entry lanes
designated for the specific purpose of providing toll tickets to patrons. The
DATIM enclosure is the same overall size as the standard toll booth but has
been modified to hold the DATIM machine and not manned by a toll collector.
Toll booths for use on the Parkway are not the same construction as those
used on the Turnpike. [Standard Drawings for Parkway Toll Booths will be
published at a later date.] All Parkway toll booths shall be designed and
constructed to accept a coin machine of the current design used by the
Parkway, as well as blister and violation observation window.
Toll booth construction is usually contracted for separately and installed later
by the toll plaza contractor. The toll booths fabricated shall be Industrialized
Building Commission (IBC) Certified in conformance with Section 519.03 of
the Standard Specifications. The DCA must have the certified plans (shop
drawings) submitted to them before there is final approval and release of the
interior and exterior building construction for the toll plaza tunnel. This
requirement promotes the development of an earlier, separate contract for
the toll booths so that toll plaza construction will not be compromised or
delayed waiting for toll booth certification.
11.4.3 Tunnels, Islands and Canopies

Details for islands, tunnels and bumper blocks are indicated on Standard
Drawings TI-1 to TI-5. These details are applicable to standard and split
plazas. Standard (two way) plazas would incorporate Standard Drawing TI-2
for all the islands at the plaza. Unidirectional or split plazas would
incorporate Standard Drawing TI-1 for the islands. Plans for previously
constructed plazas would be supplied to the Engineer for use in developing
contract plans for widened plazas. Island lengths other than present
standards may be considered by the Authority’s Engineering Department if
geometry at the toll plaza may preclude the use of the standard islands.
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Depending on the Engineering Agreement, the responsibility for canopy

design may lie with either the Engineer or the Architect. Unless specifically
requested by the Authority’s Engineering Department, canopy design shall
require adaptation of earlier canopy designs to match aesthetic appearances.
The canopy is usually part of the overall toll plaza contract but may be a
separate contract from the tunnel and islands, if so dictated by the Authority’s
The canopy contract (if separate) usually includes other items such as traffic
signals, overheight vehicle detectors, canopy lighting, E-Z Pass equipment
supports, and roof drains and leaders. The canopy column grillage beam
anchorage is included in the canopy contract while the anchor bolts are
placed by the plaza contractor. The construction limits of these various items
must be clearly shown on the Plans if the canopy is not in the toll plaza
contract.
11.4.4 Toll Plaza Contract

The Engineer is responsible for preparing a toll plaza contract which is to
include the following items and other items detailed later in this section. This
contract may be included as part of a larger contract with the approval of the
Authority’s Engineering Department. The limits of responsibility are as
detailed on Exhibit 11 - 4, Exhibit 11 - 5 and Standard Drawings TI-1 to TI-7.
Work generally includes all conduits, pipes, etc. that are embedded in
concrete.
1. Excavating, paving, drainage (tunnel pumping if required) and grading

(including building site).
2. Tunnel, tunnel doors, islands and concrete plaza slab.
3. Canopy and associated items (unless the canopy is considered for a

separate contract)
4. Piles, reinforced with caps for buildings and/or tunnel if required.
5. Conduits with pull wire embedded in tunnel roof, concrete plaza slab and
islands and other electrical, communication, and toll equipment as
detailed in the Engineering Agreement and described in Subsection
11.4.6.
6. Treadle frames, curb boxes, electric roughing (conduit installation for

electric service) and treadle drainage. Treadle frames are required in exit
lanes only on the Turnpike and at all lanes on the Parkway.
7. Canopy anchor bolts.
8. Coordination of delivery and installation of toll booths (supplied by toll

booth contractor).
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9. Equipment
See Subsection 11.4.6 for Equipment requirements.
10. Utilities
The utility relocations associated with toll plazas are generally discussed
in Section 7 (Utility Installations, Relocations and Adjustments) of the
Procedures Manual. The Engineer is responsible for coordinating at least
the following relocations with both the Architect and utility company.
a. Telephone - Service shall be installed to the utility building to a

demarcation point (the “Verizon Demark located in the Radio Room.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the Authority’s Technology and
Administrative Services (TAS) Department to determine a point of
contact for the recommended vendor).
b. Sanitary - If connection to a public system is feasible, the Engineer

shall make the necessary provisions. If a septic field or tank is
required, the Architect will make the necessary provisions.
c. Power - The Engineer shall provide the conduits to and make the
arrangements for power services to pad mounted transformers
outside the utility building. The Architect is responsible for
connections from the transformer to the building. Load requirements
for the building, the toll booth equipment, the interchange lighting, etc.
must both be considered.
d. Water - The water supply to the utility building is the responsibility of

the Engineer if supplied by a utility company. If the supply is from a
well, the Architect is to supply the necessary service.
e. Fiber Optic – Connection of backbone cable via lateral to building.
11. Drainage
As previously indicated, the drainage pattern in the toll plaza area is an
important consideration in the development of both the horizontal and
vertical geometry. Ponding of water is not permitted in the pavement
area. Transverse drainage troughs or slotted drains are not allowed in
the toll plaza area. Treadle drains for new construction, as shown on
Standard Drawing TI-7, are to be provided in each New Jersey Turnpike
exit lane and each Garden State Parkway lane.
12. Lighting
All lighting associated with a toll plaza is to be provided as outlined in
Section 7 (Lighting and Power Distribution Systems) of this Manual.
13. Signing and Striping

All signing and pavement striping associated with a toll plaza are to be
provided as outlined in Section 6A and 6B (Signing and Striping) of this
Manual and Standard Drawing PM-1. A preliminary striping layout for the
plaza should be submitted to the Authority’s Engineering Department at
Phase “A” as an aid in evaluating the plaza geometry.
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14. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

Where maintenance and protection of traffic is required for the widening
of an existing plaza, as many lanes of traffic as possible must be
maintained through the existing plaza. Any scheme requiring closing of
existing lanes must be approved by the Authority’s Operations
Department. The number of lanes required during any stage of
construction will be determined by the Authority’s Operations Department.
11.4.5 Utility Building

1. Architectural design shall be performed by an Architect registered in the
State of New Jersey. The Architecture design team including the related
building engineering disciplines - such as mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing - is usually contracted for separately by the Authority.
2. The architectural design quality and language of the utility building shall
become definitive through exploration of multiple schemes, the
consideration of existing conditions and direct design coordination with
the Authority’s Engineering Department. High performance / “green
building” design strategies shall be explored where schedule and budget
allows.
3. The building site design and preparation is the responsibility of the

Engineer. This includes the taking of the necessary borings to be
provided to the Architect. The Engineer is also responsible for the rough
grading of the building site. Coordination of the building foundation
requirements is necessary at all stages of design. It may be found that
the toll plaza contractor should install the piles for the building.
The building design team’s responsibilities generally include all areas up

to five feet outside the limits of the building with the following additional
items being included although outside the five-foot limit.
a. Septic tanks or disposal fields (if required).

b. Oil storage tank.
c. Well and pump and piping (if required).
d. Power transformers.
e. Generators.
Reference is also made to the Exhibit 11 - 2 “Toll Plaza Coordination of

Work” included at the end of this Section. The Engineer is responsible for
providing sanitary and water utility service from adjacent local roads if it
can be justified economically.
4. Materials and finishes considered for the utility building shall be cost
effective, durable and low maintenance. Consideration shall be given to
materials that are derived from renewable resources and contain a high
recycled content. The exterior of new buildings should be comprised of
highly durable and long lasting materials such as brick, masonry or pre-
cast concrete. Roofing should consist of energy efficient standing seam
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systems. Glazing systems should consist of “low e” insulated glass. The

interior floor finishes should consist of porcelain tile for the lobby and
corridor areas and ceramic tile floors and walls in restrooms and locker
areas. Office areas, count rooms and swing rooms should have linoleum,
cork, or rubber floor coverings. Use of vinyl composition tile is
discouraged as a health and environmental hazard and use of carpet is
discouraged for maintenance reasons.
5. Interface with the Traveling Public/ Lobby

In accordance with Authority policies, access to the toll utility buildings is
restricted to those persons conducting Authority business. In emergency
situations, access may be granted to patrons for use of restroom facilities
in the lobby, or other appropriate and supervised reasons. Due to
Authority policy, patron entry shall be allowed via a controlled access
entry door where the plaza supervisor can securely buzz a patron in.
Upon entering the lobby, the patron can then interface with the plaza
supervisor via a secure, glazed transaction window. Access beyond the
lobby is restricted only to Authority personnel and controlled via another
access door. For security reasons, access to and from the tunnel must
be through the lobby area of the Utility Building. Amenities such as a
drinking fountain, an accessible unisex restroom, a public telephone and,
if space permits, vending machines should be located in the lobby.
6. Building Program/Space Allocation

The standards below are a flexible list of core spatial requirements that
are adjusted for each plaza building based on number of employees and
special requirements unique to the specific plaza. A utility building for a
full interchange shall contain the following rooms for use by the Authority.
Room sizes, locations and materials for the building should be discussed
with the Authority’s Toll, Operations, ETC, TAS and Maintenance
Departments during Phase A of the design process so that
recommendations can be established prior to final design and plan
preparation. The typical size of a plaza utility building is 6000-8000
square feet depending upon the size of the staff at the plaza.
The plaza level shall contain, subject to Authority’s review:
Public Lobby with Unisex Restroom

Plaza Supervisor’s Office with storage closets
Counting Room – 30 square feet per count station
Ticket Room
Clerk’s Office
Interchange Manager Office
State Police Office (as required based on location of plaza)
Break Room with seating and kitchen (30 square feet per person)
Women’s and Men’s Lockers (12 square feet per locker)
Women’s and Men’s Restrooms
Janitor’s Closet
Storage Closets
Loading Dock
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The basement level shall contain, subject to Authority’s approval:
Electrical Room
Mechanical Room
ETC Room
Radio Room
Storage Room
Janitor’s Closet
Access to the Tunnel
Refer to Exhibit 11 - 3 “Utility Building Standard Operational Plan

Diagram” at the end of this Section for suggested operational layout of a
proposed utility building.
7. Furnishings and Equipment: Furnishings and equipment for the utility

building shall be included in the contract documents, unless otherwise
indicated by the Authority. These typically include office desks and
chairs, breakroom tables and chairs, lockers, kitchen appliances, safes,
file storage units, etc., and should be evaluated during Phase “A” of
project development.
8. Depository vaults shall be located in the plaza supervisor office. Deposits

are made from the count room, and collection happens within the plaza
supervisor office. Special consideration shall be given to the supervisor’s
view of the plaza as well as the supervisor’s view to the lobby and count
room.
9. Installation of a Building Management System (BAMS) that can

communicate over the internet with secure remote access and allows for
complete monitoring of building systems is recommended for installation
at all buildings.
10. Utility building shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 10.2, DCA
Procedures. The review and approval for construction may take 3
months or more and can be separated from the DCA submittal of the
tunnel and canopy. The separation of the two elements may provide a
better construction scenario if either the building or the toll plaza is on an
accelerated construction schedule.
11.4.6 Toll Plaza Systems

This Subsection details the design requirements for the various systems to be
installed at each toll plaza location. Due to continuous innovations in
technology and the requirements of the Authority’s Engineering, ETC, Internal
Security and TAS Departments, designs for many of these systems are
continuously changing, however the requirements for each system and basic
design criteria detailed below should be utilized unless otherwise directed by
the Authority.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the Authority’s Engineering, ETC, Internal
Security and TAS Departments to determine the most recent direction, model
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information, and installation requirements for each of the below Systems, and
any additional systems that may be required. This coordination shall occur
during the Phase “A” design, and a report shall be put together detailing the
requirements and system design intent, including block diagrams of each
system, for the Phase “A” Submission. Many of the systems require
components to be installed in both the toll plaza booths, tunnel, and utility
buildings. The Engineer and Architect shall coordinate accordingly.
1. Power Distribution and UPS System

All toll plazas shall be provided with backup generator. The backup
generator shall be adequately sized to handle all loads of the toll plaza
building and toll booth operations, including all roadway lighting and ITS
devices fed from the utility building.
All toll plazas shall also be provided with Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) systems. This system shall be fed from the Emergency panel, and
shall be used to power only the critical loads of toll collection, revenue,
and communications systems. To allow for future expansion and
reliability of operation, the UPS shall be sized to run at no more than 50%
capacity and shall run for at least 30 minutes for all connected loads.
Where possible, three-phase redundant “hot-backup” systems shall be
installed to ensure maintenance is possible without any power outages to
connected equipment. The Engineer shall coordinate with the TAS and
ETC Departments to determine if any additional design criteria are
required for the UPS installation.
2. E-ZPass™ Toll Collection

An independent System Vendor is separately contracted by the Authority
for the purposes of installing and maintaining the E-ZPass™ Toll
Collection System. For this reason, unless otherwise directed by the
Authority, the Engineer is not responsible for the layout and specification
of specific toll collection equipment. The Engineer, however, is
responsible for properly designing the toll plaza islands, canopy, booths,
tunnels, and power and communication infrastructure to accommodate
the E-ZPass™ equipment layout and design that is performed by others.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the Authority’s System Vendor to

determine an appropriate delineation of work between the Plaza Contract
and the System Vendor. An example table showing delineation of work
on a recent contract is shown in Exhibit 11 - 1. The Engineer shall
analyze each item, determine if additional items are necessary, and shall
confirm all assumptions with the System Vendor. The Engineer shall also
coordinate development of the delineation of work with the Coordination
of Work between various plaza contracts as shown in Exhibit 11 - 2. The
delineation of work shall be shown in the Plaza Contract in a format
similar to that shown on Exhibit 11 - 1 and shall be submitted at the
Phase “A” Submission for review. The Plaza Contract documents shall
be developed according to the delineation criteria, and all work not in the
contract shall be shown “by others.”
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Items usually installed by the Plaza Contract include treadle frames,

antenna mounting brackets, all island boxes and conduits, canopy signs,
and Lane Use Signals (see Exhibit 11 - 1 for more information).
The Engineer shall utilize the standard toll equipment layout shown in
Standard Drawing XX (to be published at a later date) in order to properly
locate the equipment for all low-speed toll lanes. Locations of equipment
shall be shown on the plans within the tolerances allowed, but installation
shall be shown by others. Continuous paths consisting of conduit,
wireway, and raceway shall be provided between the lane equipment and
the Lane Equipment Cabinets mounted either in the tunnel and/or booths
according to the requirements of Standard Drawing XX (to be published
at a later date).
Where aesthetics or structural designs require, the Engineer shall design

and include in the Plaza Contract structural mounting frames for
antennas, profilers, or other equipment in order to provide a mounting
location within the proper tolerances. The Engineer shall coordinate with
the Authority’s ETC Department to determine the need for, and design of,
structural mounting supports.
The Engineer shall contact the Authority’s Engineering, TAS, and ETC
Departments during the Phase A design to determine any specific
requirements for E-ZPass™ systems that may be supplemental to the
direction given here.
Unless otherwise directed by the Authority’s Engineering Department, the

Engineer shall not be required to develop plans for the installation work of
the System Vendor. However, the Engineer shall be required to
coordinate closely with the System Vendor throughout the duration of
design and construction. Coordination is also necessary with the
Architect for such items as conduit requirements, mounting, etc.
All installation plans shall be reviewed by the System Vendor, and

approval shall be obtained before the Phase “D” Submission.
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EXHIBIT 11 - 1
SAMPLE DELINEATION OF TOLL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION WORK
Description Furnished Installed Connected
Toll Booths With Accessories

Toll Booth - Manual/E-ZPass Contractor Contractor Contr/NJTA
Toll Booth - Manual/Automatic/E-ZPass Contractor Contractor Contr/NJTA
Toll Recording Room Equipment

Table NJTA NJTA N/A
Chair NJTA NJTA N/A
Lane Controller Racks NJTA NJTA N/A
Lane Controller Computers Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Fiber Lateral to Lane Controller Racks Adesta Adesta Adesta
Lane Controller Power Outlets in Floor Contractor Contractor Contractor
Toll Plaza Signage

E-ZPass Sign Assemblies Contractor Contractor Contractor
E-ZPass Sign Panels Contractor Contractor Contractor
Toll Island Advisory Signs NJTA NJTA NJTA
Toll Booth Window Signs NJTA NJTA NJTA
Treadle
Treadle Frame with filler strip Contractor Contractor N/A
Treadle Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Communications Systems
Telephone Cables Contractor Contractor NJTA
Police Radio Cables Contractor Contractor NJTA
Alarm Cables Contractor Contractor NJTA
CCTV Cables Contractor Contractor NJTA
Communications Systems Equipment NJTA NJTA NJTA
Automatic Toll Collection Equipment

Automatic Coin Machine NJTA NJTA NJTA
Automatic Toll Lane Gate NJTA NJTA NJTA
ACM Vault NJTA NJTA NJTA
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Equipment

Infrared Light Curtains (Transmitter & Receiver) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
AVI Antennas Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
AVI Reader Cabinet Enclosures Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
AVI Reader Cabinet Interiors Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Lane Equipment Cabinet (LEC) Enclosures (Primary
& Secondary) Contractor Contractor Contractor
Lane Equipment Cabinet (LEC) Interiors (Primary &
Secondary) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
ETC Panels Contractor Contractor Contractor
Patron Feedback Displays with Doppler Radar (PFD) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Bus Height Sensor (Oversized Vehicle Height
Detector) NJTA NJTA NJTA
Vehicle Detector Loops Contractor Contractor NJTA
Overhead Vehicle Separators (SICK units) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Violation Enforcement System (VES) Cameras Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Violation Enforcement System (VES) Lights Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Card readers Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Canopy Override Switch Box Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Lane Use Signals Contractor Contractor N/A
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Description Furnished Installed Connected

Ticket Readers Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Dual Height Automatic Ticket Issuing Machines
(DATIMs) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Wiring to Lane Signals Contractor Contractor Sys. Vendor
Touch Terminals, Receipt Printers Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Conduits, Handholes, Junction Boxes in Tunnel Contractor Contractor Contractor
Conduits, Handholes, Junction Boxes in Booth (ETC) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
Conduits, Handholes, Junction Boxes in Booth
(Power and Comm) Contractor Contractor Contractor
Lightning Protection System Contractor Contractor Contractor
Communications wiring (LEC to booth, island
equipment) Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
ETC Fibers from LEC to Lane Controller Racks Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
VTDM cameras, equipment, and wiring Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor Sys. Vendor
VTDM poles, raceways Contractor Contractor N/A
3. Telephone
Telephone systems shall be installed in the booths and/or tunnel as
detailed below:
All Parkway Toll Plazas utilize external (“Bell Phone”) lines. Some plazas
are supplemented with internal (“GSP Phone”) lines in addition to the
external lines. Terminated phone jacks and cable shall be installed and
tested in all rooms and toll booths. The cable shall be home-runned and
terminated on a Type 66 communications punch block in the Radio
Room. All cables shall be labeled on both ends so cables can be
identified in the future.
All Turnpike Toll Plazas utilize external (“Grey Phone”) lines. Terminated
phone jacks and cable shall be installed and tested in all rooms and toll
booths. The cable shall be home-runned and terminated on a Type 66
communications punch block in the Radio Room. All cables shall be
labeled on both ends so cables can be identified in the future.
The Engineer shall coordinate with the Authority’s TAS Department to

determine the exact location of end devices and communications
distribution equipment.
4. Ethernet
Terminated Category 5e Ethernet jacks and cable shall be installed and
tested in all rooms and toll booths at all toll plazas on the Parkway and
Turnpike. All cables shall be terminated on a Category 5e Patch Panel
mounted to a 19 inch open rack. All hardware shall be provided by the
Contractor. The Authority’s TAS Department will designate the exact
quantity and specific locations of these jacks.
5. Intercom
Intercom stations shall be provided in all booths, and a master intercom
station shall be provided in the Toll Plaza Supervisor’s office, located in
the utility building. Appropriate intercom cabling shall be used to connect
the various equipment to ensure a completely operational system.
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The intercom system manufacturer used is the same for both roadways,
however specific model numbers differ, as different equipment is
installed. The Engineer shall coordinate with the Authority’s TAS
Department for further direction regarding the intercom system.
The Plans shall note that all installations of intercom systems shall be
performed by a manufacturer-certified installer/maintainer. Notes shall be
provided on the Plans indicating that the complete system shall come with
a complete on site one-year warranty and must interact with all current
intercom systems installed across the various Authority facilities. As the
intercom system is viewed as an employee and patron safety issue, the
Contractor shall repair any failures that occur within six (6) hours.
6. Police Radio (Parkway only)

Plazas on the Parkway use a police radio system, which allows toll
collectors to monitor the police radio, and contact the police in case of
emergency. Police radio stations shall be installed in all manned booths,
and appropriate cabling connected to the Police Radio distribution panel
in the utility building. Owing to the proprietary nature of the Police Radio
system, the Engineer shall contact the Authority’s Engineering
Department for specific requirements for the installation of this system on
all Parkway toll plazas.
7. Plaza Security System

A comprehensive security system shall be installed for all facilities. The
system shall be designed to meet all current Authority requirements, and
may interface or connect several of the systems listed in this subsection.
At toll plazas, the system shall include, at a minimum, installation of a

panic button in a location to be determined by the Authority, and
installation of a host system in the utility building that is fully integrated
with the Authority’s other system equipment. Additional components may
be required, such as cameras, motion sensors, and/or blue beacons
mounted to the top of each toll booth or canopy sign that indicate where
the duress alarm was activated.
For more specific requirements, the Engineer shall coordinate with the
Authority’s Internal Security and Engineering Departments.
8. Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)

CCTV systems shall be provided throughout the toll plaza building and
facility to allow the toll plaza supervisor to monitor all areas of the site.
Typically, this requires certain fixed cameras mounted in the building
aimed at the vault, counting stations, and exits, and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ)
cameras mounted in the hallways, and on site lighting or other poles to
allow a clear view of all plaza entry and exit roadways. This camera
system is independent of the Traffic Surveillance Cameras provided for
the purposes of surveillance of traffic as described below.
CCTV systems are installed throughout Authority facilities using a single

set of equipment that is designed to be interoperable. The Engineer shall
MAY 2007 11 - 17
design the CCTV system to the requirements as directed by the

Authority’s TAS Department.
9. Traffic Surveillance Cameras

The Traffic Surveillance Camera system is designed to allow central
Operations personnel a priority view of all critical roadways, and is
independent of the facility CCTV system.
The Engineer shall show installation of Traffic Surveillance Cameras at

the locations in the project as determined by the Operations Department.
Installation of the cameras are often performed by outside vendors,
however, at a minimum, it is the responsibility of the Engineer to provide
proper poles for mounting and 24-hour power circuits to the locations
requested by the Authority’s Operations Department.
Technical requirements for the Traffic Surveillance Camera system shall

be as directed by the Authority’s TAS Department, and all work shall be
included in the Plaza Construction Contract.
See Section 8 (ITS and Communication Systems) of this Manual for more
information.
10. Video Transaction Data Monitoring (VTDM)

The VTDM system allows for monitoring of the toll collection activities,
and is installed for all Parkway plazas, and on the exit side of Turnpike
plazas only. In a typical installation, cameras are installed approximately
200 to 300 feet from the plaza on a light standard or separate pole, and
are aimed back at the booths. One camera shall be provided for every
four (4) booths at a minimum. Fiber-Optic connection and 24-hour power
shall be connected from the cameras, through the lighting or independent
raceway systems, back to the ETC hut or ETC room in the utility building.
The layout of VTDM cameras shall be approved by the Authority’s ETC

Department during the Phase “B” design. The Engineer shall also
determine the delineation of work, if any is required, between the Plaza
Contract and the System Vendor, who on occasion installs VTDM
systems.
11. Fire Suppression

Due to the sensitive and revenue-critical nature of the systems installed in
the tunnel, the need for a Fire Suppression system should be avoided in
the tunnel and booths. According to International Building Code
requirements as of the writing of this manual, Fire Suppression systems
do not need to be installed in the tunnel, if the following criteria are met:
a. Each stairwell leads directly to grade.

b. Exits (stairwells) are located at a distance of no more than 50 feet on
center for the length of the tunnel (this equates to every 3rd lane).
c. The distance from the last stairwell to the end of the tunnel is less
than 20 feet.
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The Engineer shall design the tunnel to meet these requirements and
avoid the need for Fire Suppression in the tunnel.
12. Fire Detection and Egress

Fire Detection Systems shall be installed throughout the utility building
and tunnel to the requirements of the DCA. Fire Pull stations shall be
provided at all tunnel exits, and horn/strobe units shall be included in the
tunnel, but specifically designed to sound at minimum allowable volume.
13. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

On the Parkway, HVAC systems are provided as part of the pre-
fabricated booth. A chiller is located on the roof of the booth, and
supplemental heaters are mounted in various locations inside the booth.
All installations shall be as shown on the Standard Drawings (to be
published at a later date).
On the Turnpike, air supply to booths shall be by central duct system. Air
supply shall be taken from a clean-air location near the utility building, fed
through the tunnel through a large stainless steel duct, and directed to
each booth through a Variable Air Volume (VAV) damper, located in the
tunnel. Hydronic piping shall be run through the length of the tunnel and
connected to heat exchangers for control of temperature. Thermostats
shall be provided inside each booth for control. Each booth shall be
provided with 2 vents, one located under each counter, and the vents
shall be connected by means of a recessed floor pan cast into the island
concrete under the booth. Design air volume per booth shall be 400
CFM.
14. Canopy and Overheight Vehicle Detection Systems

Overheight Vehicle Detection Systems shall not be installed, unless
directed otherwise by the Authority’s Engineering Department. See
Subsection 11.4.1.
Lane Use Signals (“X-Arrow Signals”) shall be utilized on the front canopy
fascia of each active toll lane. Lane Use signals shall be incorporated
into the design as shown on Standard Drawing XX (to be published at a
later date). Mounting shall be through-bolted to canopy fascia. The
Plaza Contract shall include all conduit and wiring for the Lane Use
Signals, and the wiring shall be coiled and left for termination by the
System Vendor at the coordinated location.
Lane Signs and Sign Lighting shall be designed as directed by the

Authority’s Engineering Department, and shown on Standard Drawing XX
(to be published at a later date).
15. Lightning Protection

Lightning Protection Systems shall be installed on all Authority buildings
and toll plaza canopies. The Lightning Protection System shall be
installed by an Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-certified Master Installer,
according to the requirements of National Fire Protection Association
Publication NFPA 780. The Lightning Protection System shall be
MAY 2007 11 - 19
required to be provided with a Master Label certifying the installation

before any toll collection equipment is utilized. If construction staging
requires installation of the Lightning Protection System in stages, each
stage shall be independently certified as compliant before the lanes can
be opened.
Because there are many accepted details for the installation of Lightning
Protection System devices, please see Standard Drawing XX (to be
published at a later date) for details to be utilized at various plazas and
buildings.
16. Other Building Systems

Additional systems will likely be required in the utility building, by direction
of the Authority’s Engineering Department, through coordination with the
Operations, Tolls, ETC, TAS, or Maintenance, or Tolls Departments, or
because of code requirements. The Engineer and Architect shall perform
the necessary coordination to ensure that all requirements are met, and
that the toll plaza systems interface adequately to those located within the
building, especially where these systems are networked or connected to
other Authority facilities.
EXHIBIT 11 - 2
TOLL PLAZA COORDINATION OF WORK
SAMPLE
COORDINATION OF WORK
(To be developed for each toll plaza)
TOLL CANOPY TOLL TOLL

BUILD.
ITEM PLAZA CONTR. BOOTH EQUIP. REMARKS
CONTR.
CONTR. ** CONTR. CONTR.
1. EXC., GRAD. & Including building site
F&I
PAVING (rough & finish grading).
2. TUNNEL & TOLL
F&I
ISLAND
3. PILES, REINF. If required.
CAPS
F&I
W/DOWELS FOR
BLDGS.
4. HYDRANTS @ Connection in tunnel by
F&I
ISLANDS building contractor.
5. UTILITY (See extent of tunnel in
F&I
BUILDINGS building contract)
6. SITE WORK AND Verify limits with NJTA.
F&I
PAVING
7. SANITARY Public Sewer if avail.
5’ from
SEWER F&I Lifting Sta. if necessary
build.
by Toll Plaza Contr.
MAY 2007 11 - 20

BUILD.
CONTR.
8. SEPTIC TANK OR If required include lifting
DISPOSAL FIELD Sta. for building sewer.
F&I
9. WATER to 5’ from Well and pump, if

F&I
Bldg. required, by plaza contr.
10. FUEL & DIESEL Including conc. Pads,
OIL STOR. piping & backfill to rough
TANKS (INCL. F&I grade elev.
MASONRY
VAULTS)
11. STORM to 5’ from Sump pump if necessary
F&I
DRAINAGE Bldg.
12. POWER From pad
F&I
to Bldg.
13. PLAZA & SITE Excl. canopies, if there is
LIGHTING a canopy contract
F&I
14. PLAZA & SITE

LIGHT. PHOTO- F&I
ELEC. CONTROL
15. ALL CONDUITS
W/PULL WIRE,
EMBEDDED IN
F&I
CONC. IN
TUNNEL &
ISLAND
16. TREADLE
FRAMES & CURB F&I
BOXES
17. TREADLES
F&I
18. ELEC.
ROUGHING F&I
TREADLES
19. TREADLE
F&I
DRAINAGE
20. “M” BOXES
F&I
21. COLLECTION
EQUIPMENT
F&I
ELECTRIC
ROUGHING
22. CABLE TRAYS F&I@ F&I@
AND RACKS Buildings Tunnel
MAY 2007 11 - 21

BUILD.
CONTR.
23. FIRE See plaza plan.
F&I
EXTINGUISHERS
24. LANE SIGNALS Terminate at block,
F&I system vendor will
hookup.
25. CANOPY ROOF To top of tunnel only &
DRAINS & F&I hook to drain system.
LEADERS
26. TUNNEL DOORS, Incl. hardware.
GRATING,
RAILINGS,
LIGHTING
F&I
FIXTURES &
NON-SLIP
NOSING AT
TUNNEL STAIRS
27. TOLL BOOTH
F&I
ANCHORAGE
28. CANOPY Anchor bolts only.
COLUMN F&I
ANCHORAGE
29. TELEPHONE To hookup point outside
F&I
SERVICE of Bldg.
30. OUTDOOR TEL.
F&I
INCL. POWER
31. TOLL
COLLECTION F&I
EQUIPMENT
32. GRAY PHONE F&I@ F & I @ Toll
ROUGHING Bldg. Booths
33. BELL PHONE F & I @ Toll
F&I
ROUGHING Booths
34. RADIO PHONE F & I @ Toll
F&I
ROUGHING Booths
35. GREY PHONE Rough Rough only Equip. & hookup by NJTA
EQUIP. only @ @ Tool Demarcation point
Bldg. Booths decided during design.
36. BELL PHONE If not provided by Tel. Co.
EQUIP. F&I F&I Demarcation point
decided during design
37. RADIO PHONE Separate contract
EQUIP.
38. RADIO Separate contract
EQUIPMENT
39. INTERCOM F&I@ F & I @ Toll Demarcation point
ROUGHING Bldg. Booths decided during design
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BUILD.
CONTR.
40. INTERCOM Separate contract
EQUIPMENT
41. CLOSED
CIRCUIT TV
F&I
EQUIP. WIR. &
MTG.
42. CLOSED CIRC.
F&I
TV ROUGHING
43. ELECT. VEHICLE Not used unless
HT. MONITOR specifically directed by
F&I
EQ. & WIR. the Authority’s
44. ELECTR. Not used unless
VEHICLE HT. specifically directed by
F&I
MONITOR the Authority’s
ROUGHING Engineering Department.
45. ROADWAY LTG. Conduits by Bldg. Contr.
DISTR. F & I* (see 5’ from Bldg.
F&I
EQUIPMENT remarks) *Remainder in plaza
contract.
46. RADIO ANTENNA If required
F&I
47. TOLL BOOTHS F (Deliv.

I
Only)
48. TOLL BOOTHS –
SLEEVES FOR F&I
DUCTS & PIPES
49. TOLL BOOTHS –
F&I
MECH’L HOOKUP
50. TOLL BOOTHS – 120v
HEATING COIL Power
F & I (Cond.
CONTROLS & F&I Hookup
Only)
WIRING & M-
Block
51. E-Z PASS
F&I
EQUIPMENT
52. E-Z PASS
EQUIPMENT
F&I
SUPPORTS ON
CANOPY
** If there is no separate canopy contract, this work is included with toll plaza contract.
F= Furnish I= Install CONTR = Contractor
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EXHIBIT 11 - 3
UTILITY BUILDING STANDARD OPERATIONAL PLAN DIAGRAM
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EXHIBIT 11 - 4
TWO WAY TOLL PLAZA LAYOUT
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EXHIBIT 11 - 5
ONE WAY TOLL PLAZA LAYOUT
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Since an Architect is generally employed by the Authority for the design or

11.2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PROCEDURES

Code: New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, UCC (NJAC 5:23)

Sub-codes: International Building Code, IBC – New Jersey Edition

Barrier Free, UCC 5:23-7 and ANSI A117.1

11.2.1 DCA Submission Schedule

If partial plan releases are requested on projects that require construction of

remainder of elements to be reviewed. The Engineer or Architect shall

11.3 FACILITY BUILDINGS

11.3.1 District Maintenance Buildings

2. The design of a new district maintenance building shall follow the

Tire Storage in a separate building (shed)

11.3.2 Utility (Toll) Buildings

11.3.3 Salt Storage Facilities

4. All electrical work in the salt storage facilities shall be performed in

11.3.4 Other Buildings

Administrative Services (TAS) Departments, and prepare a preliminary

11.4 TOLL PLAZAS

b. Width - The plaza width is controlled by the number of lanes dictated

c. Configuration - Each standard plaza should taper symmetrically from

b. Vertical Curves - At the plaza centerline, a vertical curve shall not be

c. Superelevation - For the limits of the concrete plaza slab (See

d. Clearances - The minimum vertical clearance under the canopy is to

b. For concrete pavement details, see TI Standard Drawings. For new

Care shall be taken during design to prevent interference between

a. 10’-0” lanes widths (normal)

b. 6’-6” toll island widths

d. Tunnel placed beneath the entire width of plaza and connected to

e. Stairways from island to tunnel placed so that toll collector has to

Such items as the number of lanes, future lanes, staircases, parking

11.4.2 Toll Booths and DATIM Enclosures

11.4.3 Tunnels, Islands and Canopies

Depending on the Engineering Agreement, the responsibility for canopy

11.4.4 Toll Plaza Contract

1. Excavating, paving, drainage (tunnel pumping if required) and grading

2. Tunnel, tunnel doors, islands and concrete plaza slab.

3. Canopy and associated items (unless the canopy is considered for a

4. Piles, reinforced with caps for buildings and/or tunnel if required.

6. Treadle frames, curb boxes, electric roughing (conduit installation for

7. Canopy anchor bolts.

8. Coordination of delivery and installation of toll booths (supplied by toll

a. Telephone - Service shall be installed to the utility building to a

b. Sanitary - If connection to a public system is feasible, the Engineer

d. Water - The water supply to the utility building is the responsibility of

e. Fiber Optic – Connection of backbone cable via lateral to building.

13. Signing and Striping

14. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

11.4.5 Utility Building

3. The building site design and preparation is the responsibility of the

The building design team’s responsibilities generally include all areas up

a. Septic tanks or disposal fields (if required).

Reference is also made to the Exhibit 11 - 2 “Toll Plaza Coordination of

systems. Glazing systems should consist of “low e” insulated glass. The

5. Interface with the Traveling Public/ Lobby

6. Building Program/Space Allocation

The plaza level shall contain, subject to Authority’s review:

Public Lobby with Unisex Restroom

The basement level shall contain, subject to Authority’s approval:

Refer to Exhibit 11 - 3 “Utility Building Standard Operational Plan

7. Furnishings and Equipment: Furnishings and equipment for the utility

8. Depository vaults shall be located in the plaza supervisor office. Deposits

9. Installation of a Building Management System (BAMS) that can