| Oklahoma Turnpike Authority | |
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| Great Seal of Oklahoma | |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1947 |
| Preceding agency | Oklahoma Transportation Authority |
| Headquarters | 3500 Martin Luther King Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Employees | 519 classified 39 unclassified |
| Annual budget | $28 million |
| Ministers responsible | Phil Tomlinson, Secretary of Transportation Doug Riebel, Chair of the Authority |
| Agency executive | Phil Tomlinson, Director |
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| www.pikepass.com | |
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (formerly Oklahoma Transportation Authority, and before that originally the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority) is a government agency for the U.S. state of Oklahoma that deals with issues regarding the Oklahoma turnpike system. Its mission statement is to "construct, operate, and maintain a safe and economical turnpike system for the convenience of customers". Along with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Authority is the primary infrastructure construction and maintenance agency of the State.
The membership of the Authority consists of the Governor of Oklahoma, an ex officio member, and six members appointed by the Governor with consent of the Oklahoma Senate. There are six districts within the Turnpike System and one member is appointed from each district.
The Authority was established in 1947 during the term of Governor of Oklahoma Roy J. Turner.
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History
In January, 2005, the authority caused a minor stir when it sent a letter to 41,000 people with a number purported to be a customer service line but, according to Reuters, callers "found themselves calling a sex line where they could speak with 'exciting people', such as lonely housewives, students and fantasy girls for $US2.99 a minute." The article notes that spokeswoman for the authority, Brigette Berglan, stated that "We're not that exciting here at the authority. We prefer to think of ourselves as helpful.", and that the authorities sent a postcard to the users with a phone number correction.
See also
References
- About the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma State Transport Authority online. Retrieved January 14, 2005.
- Crossed lines (January 13 2005). The Sydney Morning Herald.
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