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Introducing Metro ExpressLanesThe how-to guide for a faster commute on the 110 and 10 freeways
Imagine spending less time on the freeway.It’s easy sign up and save time!Welcome to Metro ExpressLanes – faster commutes and moretransportation choices.Starting this Saturday, November 10, the carpool lanes on the 110Harbor Freeway – between the 91 freeway and Adams Boulevard indowntown Los Angeles – will become Metro ExpressLanes. For the firsttime, these lanes will be open to solo drivers for a toll. All drivers willneed a FasTrak transponder to use the ExpressLanes. Carpools with twoor more people, vanpools and motorcycles with a FasTrak will continueto travel toll-free.And early next year, commuters on the 10 El Monte Busway – betweenthe 605 freeway and Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles – will alsohave access to newly-converted ExpressLanes.Our goal is to move more people – not more vehicles – by o ering moretransportation choices. The program features and benefits include: 59 new clean-fuel buses Carpool Loyalty Program for carpools, vanpools and motorcycles New El Monte Station Widened Adams Boulevard o -ramp and added a new lane onAdams Boulevard New Patsaouras Plaza Station Toll credits for frequent transit riders New pedestrian bridge on Adams Boulevard providing directconnection to the new Metro Expo Line 23rd/Flower Station Expanded platform and parking spaces at the MetrolinkPomona Station Lighting and security improvements at the HarborTransitway Stations Nine miles of new lanes in each direction on the 10 freewaybetween the 605 and 710 freeways New bus stops at the Manchester and Slauson Stations 100 new vanpools New bike lockers at Harbor Gateway Transit Center and newbike hub at El Monte Station LA ExpressPark parking systems More than 2,400 construction-related jobs and 50 operationsand maintenance jobs Reduced congestion and greenhouse gas emissionsTo access Metro ExpressLanes:Sign up for a FasTrak account and receive your transponder.Mount the FasTrak transponder in your vehicle.Before each trip, set the FasTrak transponder to indicatehow many people are in your vehicle.Enter the ExpressLanes at designated FasTrak entry points.Save time!All vehicles will need a pre-paid FasTrak transponder to access theMetro ExpressLanes. This small radio-frequency device adheresto the inside of your car’s windshield. Every time you drive, justindicate the number of occupants in the vehicle by setting theswitch on the transponder to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3 ).As the vehicle enters the Metro ExpressLanes, an antenna readsthe transponder.Sign up today for FasTrak. Online at metroexpresslanes.net By phone at 511 (say “ExpressLanes” and follow prompts) In person at walk-in centers (500 W 190th St, Gardena 90248and 3501 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte 91731) By mail at PO Box 3878, Gardena 90247 Automobile Club members receive a one-time 20% discountat any AAA branch location in Southern California2metroexpresslanes.netYou can also sign upfor FasTrak with “Mel,”the ExpressLanes van.Find out where attwitter.com/ExLanesVan.
It’s about choice.It’s about sharingthe ride.Solo drivers save time in the ExpressLanes.Metro Vanpools reap rewards twice.For the first time, solo drivers with FasTrak can choose to save timeby accessing the ExpressLanes as a toll-paying customer for an averagetravel speed of at least 45 miles per hour.Vanpools will continue to share the ride on the ExpressLanes toll-free.And with our new loyalty program, vanpool drivers can now qualify fordrawings to win free gas cards each month they use these lanes. Theyalso can benefit from Metro’s van lease subsidy.Solo drivers move faster in all lanes.By redistributing vehicles across all lanes of the freeway, the ExpressLaneswill make tra;c flow more freely, creating more reliable travel times foreveryone on the freeway.Metro Vanpools mean less congestion.Metro ExpressLanes is adding 100 new vanpools to the ExpressLanesroutes along the 110 and 10, to improve tra;c flow and reducegreenhouse gas emissions.For more information on how to join a vanpool, visit commutesmart.info.It’s aboutrewarding yourself.It’s about moretransit service.Carpools and motorcycles reap rewards twice.Transit riders receive fast, frequent service.Eligible carpools and motorcyclists can use ExpressLanes toll-free with aFasTrak transponder. And these groups are automatically enrolled in theCarpool Loyalty Program with a chance to win free gas cards each monththat they use Metro ExpressLanes.Riders on select transit lines along the ExpressLanes corridors willenjoy more frequent service. Metro’s Silver Line service has improvedfrequency – every 10 minutes during rush hour on the 110 HarborTransitway. As a result, ridership is up more than 60% on this line.(That’s a lot less cars on the road to slow everyone down.)Carpools have more choices than ever.The 110 ExpressLanes add smart new lanes at Adams Boulevard forbetter tra;c flow. The 10 ExpressLanes add nine new lane miles betweenthe 605 and 710 freeways to improve travel times. Two-person carpools –who currently cannot access the 10 San Bernardino Freeway carpool lanesduring peak hour (Mon-Fri 5am-9am, 4pm-7pm) – will now have thechoice to use ExpressLanes for a toll.Guaranteed access, anytime.Eligible carpools and motorcyclists will always have access to theExpressLanes. Only solo drivers will be prevented entry if the averagespeed in the ExpressLanes falls below 45 mph for more than 10 minutes.These temporary restrictions on solo drivers will help keep tra;c movingby regulating the number of vehicles in the ExpressLanes.For more information on how to join a carpool, visit ridematch.info.We’ve also purchased 59 brand new clean-fuel buses for the MetroSilver Line, Foothill Silver Streak, Foothill Route 699, Torrance TransitLine 4, and Gardena Municipal Bus Line 1X. More seats, less pollution!Transit riders will enjoy newer, safer stations.The Metro ExpressLanes project includes new lighting and security atHarbor Transitway stations, construction of the just-opened El MonteStation, expansion of the Pomona Metrolink Station and creation of anew station at Patsaouras Plaza. In addition, you’ll find new bus stopsat the Manchester and Slauson Stations and a new noise barrier atthe 37th Street Station on the 110 freeway.Transit riders reap rewards for sharing the ride.Frequent transit riders on eligible transit routes* earn toll credits thatcan be applied to their FasTrak account. Every 32 one-way trips duringpeak hours earn a 5 toll credit, applied directly to the customer’sFasTrak account. And just four one-way transit trips on these routesduring the month waive the FasTrak account maintenance fee.*On the 110:Metro Lines 450, 550 andMetro Silver LineGardena Line 1XTorrance Line 4LADOT Commuter Express 438 and 448On the 10:Metro Lines 485, 487, 489 andMetro Silver LineFoothill Lines 481, 493, 497, 498,499, 699 and Foothill Silver Streakmetroexpresslanes.net3
metro.net7ONcarpools, vanpools andmotorcycles can use theExpressLanes toll free witha FasTrak transponder. EXPRLANES LYONESSEXPRLANES LYESS615ONEXPRLANES LYONESSEXPRLANES LYESS43solo drivers on the 110 2ONEXPRLANES LYONESSEXPRLANES LYESS(graphic not to scale)How It WorksThe 110 and 10 MetroExpressLanes regulations willbe enforced by the CaliforniaHighway Patrol using visualand electronic means.FasTrak transponders areportable and can be movedfrom one vehicle to another.The FasTrak can also be usedon any toll facility in California.And if you already have aFasTrak transponder issuedby another toll facility, it willwork to pay a toll on the MetroExpressLanes as well.4metroexpresslanes.net1Prior to starting your trip, you will indicate the numberof occupants in your vehicle by moving the switch onthe transponder to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3 ).2The 110 and 10 Metro ExpressLanes will operate 24/7and will be separated from the general purpose lanes bydouble solid white lines.3The first sign will be a FasTrak only ExpressLanes signapproximately 1/2 mile away from the entrance to signifythe distance remaining to enter the ExpressLanes. Entryto and exit from the ExpressLanes will be indicated by asingle dashed white line.4Tolls on the ExpressLanes are based on the currentcongestion level and the length of your trip.Approximately ¼ mile away from the entrance to theExpressLanes, the second overhead electronic signdisplays two toll amounts:1) The current toll from this entrance to thenext major exit; and2) The current toll from this entrance to theend of the ExpressLanes.1and 10 with a FasTraktransponder can choose to paya toll to use the ExpressLanes.5The third sign indicates the entry point to theExpressLanes and informs drivers that FasTrakis required to use the ExpressLanes.6The fourth sign marks the start of the ExpressLanestoll segment and is the final reminder to the driverthat FasTrak is required beyond this point.7Once you are beyond the ExpressLanes entry/exit point,where the dashed white line ends and the double solidwhite lines begin again, an overhead antenna will readthe FasTrak transponder and, for solo drivers who chooseto use the ExpressLanes, the correct toll amount willbe automatically deducted from your FasTrak accountbased upon the toll amounts displayed to you on thesecond sign. Once a motorist enters at that point, hisor her toll amount will not change. If a motorist exitsin-between entry points displayed on the signage, the tollamount charged to the account will be in-between the twodisplayed rates. Those vehicles that are carpooling andmeet the minimum occupancy requirements will not havea toll deducted from their account.
5TUJUNGAARLETALA CRESCENTA210SUN VALLEYI-110 ExpressLanes open Nov. 10, 2012I-10 ExpressLanes open early 2013Metro ExpressLanes FasTrakEntry/Exit and Toll Point Locations LA CAÑADAFLINTRIDGE101MONTROSEBURBANKALTADENANORTH HOLLYWOOD2102SHERMAN OAKS134TOLUCA ARKUS-101Alameda St110Flower StExpressLanes StartUniversity ofSouthern CaliforniaWEST ADAMSPALMSUnionStationCalifornia StateUniversity,Los AngelesLAC-USCMedicalCenterExpressLanes EndKOREATOWNJefferson BlSANMARINODOWNTOWNLOS ANGELESAlameda St710I-710RosemeadBl &WalnutGrove Av El MonteDelMarAvALHAMBRAEL MONTEBaldwin Av,Santa Anita,Peck RdDelMarAv605ExpressLanesStart10I-605WEST COVINAExpressLanes EndSOUTHEL MONTE60EASTLOS ANGELESExpressLanes EndOrthopaedicHospitalMONTEBELLO5CITY OF IND1939th St, ColiseumCRENSHAWStationROSEMEAD10Atlantic Bl,Garfield Av,New Av210IRWINDALEExpressLanes StartAdams Bl,Figueroa NDPARKMOUNTWASHINGTONLOS FELIZBRADBURY210EAGLE ROCKATWATERVILLAGE GLASSELL RHYDE PARKNAEYI-105/I-110 HOV605ConnectorManchester Av &Century Bl405Gage Av, Slauson Av,Vernon AvBELL110Imperial Hwy &El Segundo BlLOS ans Av &Redondo Beach BlGARDENA405SR-91Harbor GatewayTransit Center182nd StExpressLanes EndBELLGARDENSWATTS110DOWNEYSEE INSETFOR DETAILSI-105,Imperial Hwy& Century BlNOTE: Solo drivers connectingdirectly from 110 ExpressLanesto I-105 must exit at the firstavailable exit point on I-105.Crenshaw, Prairie& HawthorneExpressLanesSANTA FE EndExpressLanesSPRINGS105LYNWOOD1055Northbound I-110ExpressLanesRosecrans Av &El Segundo BlNorthbound I-110ExpressLanes End605710Wilmington &Long Beach BlCOMPTON9191Harbor GatewayTransit CenterCERRITOSExpressLanes 5HARBORCITYFasTrak transponder will be requiredfor Metro ExpressLanes entry.The general purpose lanes are notcharged a toll.103LONG BEACH5
Tra;c conditions set the tolls.Tips and SavingsSensors are deployed that measure congestion and adjust the tolls as the number of vehicles inthe lanes increase. The more tra;c in the ExpressLanes, the higher the toll amount. The less tra;cin the ExpressLanes, the lower the toll amount. However, the toll amount is locked in oncea vehicle is in the ExpressLanes. An existing FasTrak can be used,but will be charged the singleoccupancy toll.If speeds fall below 45 mph for more than ten minutes, the ExpressLanes signs alert solo driversnot to enter the ExpressLanes until speeds climb back to 45 mph or faster. However, a solo driveralready with a trip in progress in the ExpressLanes is allowed to complete their trip. This helpsensure smoother flowing tra;c in the ExpressLanes for all who use them. Prior to starting your trip, setswitchable FasTrak to indicate thenumber of people in your vehicle.If a Sig-Alert occurs and the toll payer was not able to travel at the minimum average speed of45 mph, the customer’s FasTrak account is automatically credited the toll by the next business day. Avoid a citation; don’t cross thedouble solid white lines. Tolls range from 25 cents to 1.40 per mile. Toll amount is locked in at themoment you enter the ExpressLanes. Motorcycles should always setFasTrak to “3.” ExpressLanes Equity Plan customerscan open a FasTrak account at areduced rate. AAA members get a 20% discount atany AAA branch location in SouthernCalifornia or when signing up online atAAA.com/metroexpresslanes for FasTrak. Frequent transit riders earn tollcredits with TAP. Four one-way trips per month waivethe 3 monthly account fee. FasTrak can be used on all toll roadsin California.For details, visit metroexpresslanes.net.6The goal is to keep tra;c moving at an average minimum speed of 45 mph in the MetroExpressLanes. The minimum toll per mile is 25 cents; the maximum is 1.40. The average tollshould range between 4 and 7.metroexpresslanes.netIn the case of a tra;c incident in or near the ExpressLanes, toll amount signs may change themessage displayed to one of the following:HOV Only – ExpressLanes restricted to carpools to safely divert tra;c around a blockage inthe roadway up ahead or to allow tra;c speeds to climb up above 45 miles per hour.Open to All – ExpressLanes open to all vehicles, including those without a FasTrak. Message isdisplayed to safely divert tra;c around a blockage in one or more of the general purpose lanes.Net toll revenues will be reinvested into transit and other transportation improvements in thecorridors where they are generated.
About the MetroExpressLanes ProgramFrequently Asked Questions Where do I get FasTrak ?Customers will be able to establish their MetroExpressLanes pre-paid FasTrak account onlineat metroexpresslanes.net; by calling 511 andsaying “ExpressLanes;” by mail at P.O. Box 3878,Gardena, CA 90247; in person at our designatedwalk-in centers: 500 W 190th St, Gardena, and3501 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte; or in person atany AAA branch o;ce in Southern California.What does it cost to set up a pre-paidFasTrak account?Credit/Debit Card Accounts: An initial pre-paid tolldeposit of 40 per transponder is required to openan account. The 25 transponder deposit is waived.If the transponder is not returned in good workingcondition when the account is closed, a 25 fee willbe charged to the account.Cash/Check Accounts: An initial pre-paid toll depositof 50 per transponder and a deposit of 25 pertransponder is required to open an account.When the account is closed and the transponderis returned in good working condition, the 25deposit is returned to the customer.For those commuters who qualify for the EquityPlan, a one-time 25 discount will be applied totheir account. Enrollment in the Equity Plan canonly occur in person at our designated walk-incenters or by mail. For AAA members, there is a20% one-time discount if you sign up through AAA.Are there any monthly fees associated withhaving a FasTrak account?Yes. A 3 monthly account maintenance fee isassessed. The fee can be waived with a minimumof four one-way trips on the Metro ExpressLanesin a month. The one-way trips can be anycombination of paying a toll, carpooling toll-free,or eligible transit trips. The fee is automaticallywaived for customers enrolled in the Equity Plan.NOTE: The fee will not begin until AFTER the10 ExpressLanes open early next year.I have an account with another toll agency.Can I use my FasTrak transponder on theMetro ExpressLanes?Yes, your existing FasTrak transponder will workon the Metro ExpressLanes. You will be chargedthe single occupancy rate. If you would like touse the ExpressLanes as a carpooler and not becharged, you will need to obtain a Metro FasTraktransponder. You are not required to maintaintwo separate accounts. The Metro transponderwill work on all toll facilities in California.I drive a CNG/Electric/Zero Emission vehicle.Do I have to pay a toll? Will I need FasTrak?Yes, all vehicles will need a FasTrak to use theExpressLanes. These vehicles will be chargeda toll similar to all other solo drivers untilMarch 1, 2014, at which time, these vehicleswill not be charged a toll.How will the system distinguish between carpoolsand solo drivers in charging tolls?I drive a motorcycle. Will I need FasTrak?Do I have to pay a toll?Prior to starting a trip, the driver will indicatethe number of occupants in the vehicle bymoving the switch on the transponder to theappropriate setting (1, 2, 3 ). The switchableFasTrak transponder will help enforce occupancyrequirements aided by dedicated CHP o;cerswho will provide visual verification.Yes, motorcycles do need to have FasTrak butdo not have to pay a toll. The FasTrak shouldalways be set to 3 . The FasTrak can be placedin a secure location on the motorcycle suchas a bag or purse.For more FAQs, go to metroexpresslanes.net.The Los Angeles County MetropolitanTransportation Authority (Metro) and CaltransDistrict 7, along with Foothill Transit Agency,Gardena Municipal Bus Lines, Los AngelesDepartment of Transportation, SouthernCalifornia Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)and Torrance Transit are partnering in theMetro ExpressLanes.The Metro ExpressLanes DemonstrationProgram is primarily funded with a 210million congestion reduction demonstrationgrant from the U.S. Department ofTransportation. Metro has held more than300 community outreach meetings about theproject, including eight public hearings.The success of the Congestion ReductionProject will be measured and reported to thestate legislature and federal government.Performance measurements will include: Reduced travel times (maintainingfree-flowing tra;c at average speedsof 45 mph or faster) Decrease in air pollution andgreenhouse gas emissions Increased use of transit, vanpoolsand carpools Improved access to all travel choices,regardless of incomeSuccess will be measured over the courseof the year. Commuters will need time tolearn how to take advantage of all of MetroExpressLanes transportation options.Continuing education and operationalchanges, as appropriate, will help ensure theproject meets its objectives and that traveltimes will improve on the 110 and 10 freeways.What are the carpool requirements for toll-freetravel on the ExpressLanes?All vehicles traveling on the Metro ExpressLanesmust have a FasTrak transponder. The 110 and10 have di erent occupancy requirements today,which will not change for the ExpressLanes. Onthe 110, vehicles with two or more occupants willtravel toll-free at all hours. On the 10, vehicles withthree or more occupants will be able to use MetroExpressLanes toll-free at all hours. Vehicles withtwo occupants (on the 10 ExpressLanes only) willpay a toll during peak hours Monday through Friday(5 am-9 am; 4 pm-7 pm), but will have toll-free useduring o -peak hours and on weekends.metroexpresslanes.net7
Help Make Metro ExpressLanes a SuccessGet Your FasTrak Today!Metro ExpressLanes is an exciting new endeavor. But like all new ideas,it will take some time for drivers to become familiar with how it works.And over time we will experience the full benefits and rewards of this newtra;c flow improvement project. Your participation
indicate the number of occupants in the vehicle by setting the switch on the transponder to the appropriate setting (1, 2, 3 ). As the vehicle enters the Metro ExpressLanes, an antenna reads the transponder. Sign up today for FasTrak. Online at . metroexpresslanes.net By phone at 511 (say “ExpressLanes” and follow prompts) In person at .File Size: 1MBPage Count: 8Discover on this pageWhich freeway is the carpool lanes on?Which freeway is becoming express lanes?Which freeway is the 110?
