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| ExpressLanes exhibit in Caltrans District 7's museum. |
The
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), in
partnership with Caltrans, is embarking on a one-year demonstration program
that will convert 11 miles of existing carpool lanes on the Harbor Freeway
Transitway (I-110) between
the Harbor Gateway Transit Center (formerly Artesia Transit Center)/182nd
Street and Adams Boulevard near downtown Los Angeles and 14 miles on the San
Bernardino Freeway (I-10) El Monte Busway between Union Station/Alameda Street
and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) into toll lanes, known as
ExpressLanes.
“Caltrans is very enthusiastic about
this demonstration project, which will test the concept of congestion pricing
in Los Angeles County,” said Caltrans District Director Mike Miles. “The museum
display will help visitors understand how the lanes will operate, as well as
explain their benefits.”
The
program, funded under a $210 million federal grant, seeks to reduce congestion
by improving travel choices along the two corridors. Solo drivers, currently
not allowed to use the carpool lanes, will be allowed to use the lanes for a
toll. Carpools, transit, vanpools, and motorcycles will travel toll free. The
general purpose lanes are not tolled.
The
Caltrans Museum is located at 100 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 90012.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.
For
information on Metro's ExpressLanes Program visit metro.net/expresslanes.
