| I-25 HOV/Tolled Express Lanes
What is the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) / Tolled Express Lanes concept?
HOV/tolled Express Lanes maximize the efficiency of HOV lanes. HOV/Express Lanes allow those who drive alone (also known as "single occupant vehicles") to use the HOV/Express Lanes if they pay a toll. As the HOV lanes have excess space, there is still room for additional vehicles without any travel time impacts to carpoolers to use these lanes without paying a toll. However, those who drive alone will now have the option of paying a toll.
Where are the Express Lanes located?
The Express Lanes includes seven miles of the I-25 HOV lanes, between Downtown Denver and US 36. The lanes on US 36 will not be turned into HOV/Express Lanes.
When did the HOV/Express Lanes open?
The I-25 HOV/Express Lanes opened on June 2, 2006.
Definitions:
HOV Lane: Vehicles with more than one person, motorcycles and busses may use this lane toll-free.
Express Lane: Vehicles with a transponder that pass through the electronic toll collection enforcement area in the designated Express Lane will be charged. Vehicles without a transponder will be issued a violation.
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