#FASTTRACK SCHEDULE VIDEO PROJECT DRIVERS#

#FASTTRACK SCHEDULE VIDEO PROJECT DRIVERS#

This increases the speeds in the general purpose lanes because some drivers will move out of them and into the express lanes. Non-carpoolers, such as solo drivers, will have the option to pay to use the express lanes, while maintaining speeds of 45 miles an hour or higher. When the Project is complete, drivers will have the option to drive in an express lane from the southern end of Sunnyvale to the San Francisco airport.Įxpress lanes are High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV), or carpool lanes, with the option for non-carpoolers to pay a toll to use the lanes when space is available. The San Mateo Express Lanes will seamlessly connect to the express lanes being constructed in Santa Clara County. 101 from the San Mateo County/Santa Clara County Line to I-380 in South San Francisco. The Project will create 22 miles of express lanes in each direction on U.S. The San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project is a multi-year, multi-agency project initiated to reduce traffic congestion and encourage carpooling and transit use on U.S. Why are there orange barriers blocking off the new Express Lanes from Whipple Avenue to I-380? What is the new pattern on the median barrier?ģ7. What will the hours of operation for express lanes be?ģ6. Where can I find more information on how this project fits into the larger network of Bay Area Express Lanes?ģ4. What if there is an accident and the only open lane is the express lane?ģ3. How does FasTrak work with the express lanes?ģ2. How are occupancy rules enforced in the express lanes?ģ1. How are toll prices determined in real time?ģ0. If I don’t want to pay a toll, what are my options travelling on U.S. Who will be able to use the express lanes?Ģ8. Who owns this Project and is responsible for deciding operations policy?Ģ7. With traffic volumes so low during the Shelter-in-Place order, do we still need this Project?Ģ2. How has the Shelter-in-Place order affected Project construction?Ģ1. Where can I get more information about the San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project?Ģ0. How will I know about project-related traffic on U.S. How can I find out about construction activities that may affect traffic?ġ8. What is happening during Phase Two, in the Northern Section of the Project?ġ7. What is happening during Phase One, in the Southern Section of the Project?ġ5. Why doesn’t this Project extend all the way to the San Francisco County Line?ġ4. How will the express lanes in San Mateo County connect to the ones in Santa Clara County? Will I have to pay twice?ġ2. Will the freeway require new signs and equipment for the express lanes?ġ0. Will there be a shoulder to pull over on once the lanes are constructed?Ĩ.

Does this Project take away a lane on U.S. How will the Project benefit transit users?Ħ.

How will the express lanes improve my commute on U.S. Why is the Project being built in San Mateo County?Ĥ. How will express lanes help address congestion?ģ. What is the San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Project?Ģ.

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