Is the express lane the same as carpool?
Express lanes are specially designated highway lanes that offer a new and faster commute option for highway drivers. For solo drivers who cannot use the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane (also called a “carpool lane”), express lanes give the option to pay a per-use toll to use the lane.
Do babies count for FasTrak?
But to reiterate, carpoolers and motorcycles still must have a FasTrak transponder. Children count as a person in a vehicle. In other words, Mother or Father + Child = Toll Free Carpool Travel.
What is the 680 corridor?
Interstate 680 (I-680) is a north–south auxiliary Interstate Highway in Northern California. Built in the 1920s and designated in 1955, I-680 begins at a junction with I-280 and US 101 (Bayshore Freeway), and heads northeast and north-northwest through the northeast part of San Jose.
Is the carpool lane the fast lane?
Answer: The HOV or carpool lane on the freeway is designed to move large numbers of passengers in vehicles. It is not designed as the fast lane of the freeway. If you begin to see a large number of vehicles (especially buses) behind you, you might want to move to a slower lane.
Can I carpool with a baby?
Yes. All states with HOV facilities count children and infants as passengers. Why do HOV lanes often appear empty? HOV lanes, designed to be free of congestion, sometimes have the appearance of being lightly traveled, especially when compared with adjacent, congested unrestricted lanes.
Where are the express lanes on I-680?
The I-680 Sunol Express Lanes are designated lanes that can be used during heavy traffic to bypass congestion. Express lanes are usually located on the far-left side of select major freeway corridors (described below) and are indicated with white descriptive text on the pavement and electronic signage above the roadway.
When was the I-680 Sunol express lane built?
The I-680 Sunol Southbound Express Lane has been in operation since September 20, 2010. Construction of the project involved converting High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) / express lanes along southbound I-680 from south of State Route 84 to north of State Route 237.
Are there express lanes in the Bay Area?
Please use the following tips to avoid common pitfalls when traveling in Bay Area express lanes: You can only enter and exit express lanes at dashed or broken lines on the roadway or at fixed entry and exit points. Some highway exits may not be available when driving in an express lane.
Are there tolls on the Sunol express lanes?
The Sunol Smart Carpool Lane Joint Powers Authority (“Authority”) adopted the I-680 Sunol Express Lanes Toll Enforcement Ordinance, which establishes usage requirements for the I-680 Sunol Express Lanes and civil penalties for the evasion of those tolls. For additional information, including the full toll ordinance, see here.
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