A New Era In Transportation at Our Gates! The Israeli transportation world is rolling towards a change! Starting today, a faster, easier road, that offers you better and calmer travel conditions, just as you found throughout the world has opened its gates. Highway 6, the first electronic toll road in Israel started rolling. A new era begins today in the Israeli transportation system. Highway 6 A pleasure to meet!            Highway 6 is a central traffic route in Israel that offers faster passage from the north to the south and vice-versa. Highway 6 is more convenient than any existing road in Israel. It is faster, thanks to its high maintenance level and it offers better traffic flow, thanks to the technological ability to detect traffic problems and resolve them. Highway 6 offers an alternative travel route,east of the existing two primary longitudinal routes in Israel: Highway 4 (Geha Road) and Highway 2 (the Coast Road). The section from Kessem Interchange to Ben-Shemen Interchange of Highway 6 serves as a by-pass of Gush DAN area. The Highway will be opened in stages, until 2004. Once the main section is completed, Highway 6 shall span 86 km, from Eiron Interchange in the north to Sorek interchange in the south. The highway passes through 10 interchanges, 2 tunnels of about 500m each, 100 km of roads and about 90 bridges. Travel through this highway shall provide convenient access to the periphery and reduce travel times. The Leading Corporations Behind Highway 6 Derech Eretz Highways (1997) Ltd., the concessionaire, received the concession from the state of Israel to construct and operate Highway 6. The company is owned jointly by 3 famous and renowned groups in Israel and abroad in the construction, infrastructure and development sector: Housing and Construction Africa Israel And Canadian Highways Infrastructure Corporation the original constructor and operator of Highway 407, the first electronic toll road in Canada. Derech Eretz Operator was established for the purpose of operating the highway, according to the Concession Agreement. This company is owned by the three aforementioned companies and by Alon. Derech Eretz Operator is responsible for marketing the highway, its operation and maintenance. The routine operations performed to maintain the high standards of the road and its systems, include, road maintenance, control tests and fault repairs, traffic diversion, traffic lights control and more. Highway 6, an Electronic Road, according to International Standards. Highway 6 is an innovative and advanced electronic toll road. Unlike other roads in Israel, Highway 6 is not financed by taxpayers money. It is financed by private investment. Hence drivers are required to pay for driving through it. The toll enables us to maintain the road's quality and to create an enhanced travel experience, of an yet unmatched quality in Israel, to provide high-level service to drivers and effective control of the traffic flow. The payment method, designed to allow free traffic flow, is very easy and most effective: Instead of building toll booths at which, you the driver will have to stop and pay, we constructed toll gates along the road, which contain systems that identify the passing vehicles automatically, without requiring the vehicle to stop. Rates and Payment Options Pursuant to the State's decision to approve construction of Highway 6 as a toll road, it legislated a "Toll Road Law" and regulations. This law and the Concession Agreement regulate the travel pricing method, the payment methods and the permitted enforcement activities in the event of non-payment. Travel rates on Highway 6 are lower than most toll roads in the world. The price is determined according to the number of sections the driver passes. Travel up to 3 sections is billed at a minimum price rate and travel of 5 or more sections is billed for 5 sections only. Different toll rates are set for motorcycles, cars and trucks. Any non-registered user's vehicle, that will travel on the road shall be billed according to the photographed license plate. The invoice shall be mailed to the address of the vehicle owner as it is registered in the Ministry of Transportation records.            Are You a Subscriber - You Benefit from Lower Rates Passkal Subscriber The subscriber installs a smart electronic identifier, called Passkal in his vehicle. The Passkal communicates automatically with the computerized toll system, located on the toll gates, through which the vehicle and the number of sections it traveled is identified. The device is handed over against a one time only deposit. The deposit will be paid back, linked to the CPI, when the Passkal is returned. The Passkal installation is fast and simple. All you have to do is attach the device on the front windshield according to the instructions, supplied with the device. Passkal subscribers benefit from the lowest toll rate. Video Subscriber The vehicle is identified through photographing its license plate. Video subscribers shall benefit from lower toll rates, compared to unregistered users rates. Payment Options Upon joining one of the subscription programs, you are offered several payment options: · An authorization to debit the credit card through a standing order. > · An authorization to debit the bank account through a standing order. · Payment in advance (Prepaid) - the subscriber deposits a predetermined > amount in a travel account. The travel cost is deducted from the account after each travel. The deposited amount may be a one time only deposit or be renewed automatically every time the balance falls below a preset minimum amount. Payment Enforcement in Highway 6 Payment for travel on Highway 6 is compulsory by force of the "Toll Road" Law and its regulations. The enforcement means in the event of non-payment are: · A fine. · Detainment of the vehicle on the road. > · Withhold renewal of the vehicle's license. > · Execution of debt. You are Never Alone on Highway 6 We are attentive to your wishes and needs and are glad to offer you the widest range of solutions at our disposal. To this purpose, we are at your service 24 hours daily, 7 days a week, through our voice information system, fax and Internet.            Highway 6 Customers Service Center Offers you varied information and services through the call center or through customer service representatives. The Customers Service Center provides information about toll rates and optional subscription programs, allows subscription to Passkal, invoices payments and queries about invoices you received. Customer Service Representatives Operating Hours Sunday - Thursday from 08:00 to 19:00. Friday and Holiday Eves from 08:00 to 13:00. Customers Service Center Telephone Numbers: 03-9081111 From any mobile phone: *6116 Highway 6 Service Vehicles The Operation and Control Center of Highway 6 controls the entire road and reports occurrence of any failure or problem, 24 hours daily, 7 days a week. The Service Vehicles constantly patrol the road. The service teams remove any obstacle off the road and provide initial support when needed. The telephone number of the Emergency Call Center, 24 hours daily: 1-800-286666. Highway 6 As smooth as it gets Highway 6 really revolutionizes travel, from reducing distances to providing smart and safe driving, nurtured environment and landscapes, customers service and enhanced quality of life. Once you travel through Highway 6 and enjoy the relaxed driving, you will hardly understand how you ever managed without it. We, the team at Derech Eretz Operator, thank you for your attention and we hope to see you soon on our road. Have a safe and enjoyable ride!