The Future of All-Electronic Tolling (AET) with DRPA & DRJTBC

the future of all-electronic tolling (AET)

with drpa & DRJTBC

Panel Overview

Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) and the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) join ASHE for a timely, engineer-to-engineer conversation on All-Electronic Tolling (AET) and toll system modernization update on projects across the Delaware River region.

Speaker Bios

Michael P. Venuto, PE, PLS, Chief Engineer, Delaware River Port Authority

The Delaware River Port Authority plays an important role of stewards of public transportation assets. Mr. Michael Venuto has been a dedicated public service employee for the last 25 years and currently serves as Chief Engineer at the Delaware River Port Authority. He is a NJ Licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor in the State of New Jersey. Michael also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Rowan university.

As Chief Engineer, Michael oversees the approximately $804 Million Dollar five-year capital program ensuring that DRPA/PATCO’s assets are maintained, improved, and protected for the benefit of the citizens we serve. These assets include the Betsy Ross Bridge, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Walt Whitman Bridge, Commodore Barry Bridge and PATCO.

Kevin Skeels, Chief Engineer, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

Charles (Chip) Stracciolini, Program Manager of Technology, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

Charles (Chip) is a Program Manager of Technology with the Commission, bringing over three decades of experience in highway, traffic, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) engineering. A 1994 graduate of Villanova University, Chip began his career working with several engineering consulting firms, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of transportation projects.

From 2001 to 2005, Chip served as a consultant Project Manager for the Commission before joining the Engineering Department full-time in 2005 as a Project Manager. Over the years, Chip has advanced into their current role as Program Manager of Technology, where he oversaw and supported technology-driven transportation initiatives.

Outside of work, Chip remains actively involved in the community, coaching a U10 Girls Premier Soccer team, refereeing soccer matches alongside his children, and serving on the local community Soccer Board.

PDH

Attendees will be eligible to receive 1 PDH (NJ, PA, and DE; check for eligibility in other states).

Schedule

Cost (Registration closes on Friday, February 27, 2026)

Registrations changed after the registration closing deadline will be charged the Non-Member price.

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