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Timeline/Calendar

Future
2016

Begin service: US 101 Express Lanes

2015 Begin service: 237 Express Lanes, Phase II
2014

Begin service: SR 85 Express Lanes

SR 237 Express Lanes Schedule
2012 March 20 - SR 237 Express Lanes open
Late January - Painted buffering
2011 Fall/Winter - Electronic Toll System installation
Fall - Roadway construction begins
June - VTA Board authorizes awarding of construction contract
June - VTA Board reviews operational procedures
Spring - Environmental and final design approval
March 7 - Public meeting held at VTA
March - VTA Board approved signage structure procurement

Feb. - VTA Board committees receive project updates

Previous Years
2010 Begin service: I-680 Express Lanes in Alameda & Santa Clara Counties
2009 Continue Environmental Clearance for SR 85/US 101 Express Lanes Project
2009 Begin traffic/design analysis for the SR 237 Express Connector Project
2008

VTA Board approves Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program Implementation Plan 

2008

SR 85 Preliminary Engineering and Public Outreach

2007 Legislative Authority – AB 574
2005 VTA Feasibility Study
2004 Legislative Authority – AB 2032
2003 VTA Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee Recommendation