Toronto – October 15, 2026 -- Quarterhill Inc. (TSX: QTRH; OTCQX: QTRHF) has been selected as a subcontractor to BRiC-TPS, LLC on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) new ExpressLanes Back Office System, in a subcontract valued at approximately $28.2 million.
Contract covers I-10, I-110, I-105 and future corridors for up to 14 years
The work supports Metro ExpressLanes Operations and Maintenance on the I-10, I-110 and I-105 interstate freeways, plus future corridors. The term comprises an 8-year base period and two 3-year option periods, for a maximum of 14 years.
Metro serves Los Angeles County, which has nearly 10 million residents.
Quarterhill takes on project management, security oversight and on-site help desk roles
The program spans core tolling operations, customer account and transaction management, financial and operational reporting, system integrations, and ongoing maintenance and support. Quarterhill's scope includes:
- Project management and documentation support
- Security compliance oversight
- On-site Customer Service Center help desk personnel
- Integration of communication applications with the back office during implementation and ongoing operations
California footprint grows after recent Caltrans work
The award expands Quarterhill's presence in California following its recently announced work with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). In 2026, the company has also secured contracts with agencies in Illinois, Indiana, California, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
CEO Chuck Myers said agencies are modernizing the systems behind everyday mobility, and that delivering such programs requires both advanced technology and deep operational expertise.
Quarterhill describes the award as evidence of its ability to deliver complex transportation programs both as prime contractor and through partnerships, with further opportunities across North America.