Program Overview - Benefits

Increases efficiency of existing roadway

Carpool lanes are underutilized and have the capacity to accommodate more vehicles. By encouraging transit and carpools, and allowing solo drivers to pay a fee to access the lanes, we can make more efficient use of existing roadways.

Fast, reliable travel

Through the use of dynamic pricing, VTA can manage the amount of traffic in the express lanes and maintain free-flowing speeds even when the general purpose lanes are congested. Motorists who choose to use the express lanes can count on reliable travel times.

Better for the environment

Idling cars are a significant source of air pollution. By managing congestion, we can conserve fuel, reduce air pollution and improve our environment.

Revenue reinvested in the corridor

Tolls collected will be used to operate the lanes and for other transportation improvements in the SR 85 and U.S. 101 corridors including transit.

 Express Lane Fact Sheet (PDF 347KB)