What are Express Toll Lanes?
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Express Toll Lanes, or ETLs give motorists the option of paying a toll to drive in separate, relatively free-flowing highway lanes. The tolls will be collected electronically at highway speed using E-ZPass to eliminate traditional lines at tollbooths.
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How much will Express Toll Lanes cost?
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The cost of the toll will depend on the time of day and the traffic conditions on the road. For instance, it will cost more to use the ETLs during rush hour than it will during the middle of the day. The exact cost has not been determined.
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How will Express Toll Lanes be used?
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In addition to helping to alleviate congestion, ETLs will also provide flexibility for the lanes to be used in situations where major accidents, highway maintenance or other incidents block the movement of traffic on the general purpose lanes, while also providing access to emergency response vehicles along this stretch of highway.
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Why use Express Toll Lanes?
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| Once complete, the I-95 ETLs will offer an alternative to the near-crippling
congestion that clogs area highways and will allow faster, and more reliable
travel times for drivers who choose to use the ETLs. Toll lanes are not
a cure-all for traffic congestion; however, they do provide a viable
choice for commuters tired of sitting in traffic, and those who need
to get where they are going on time. |
| Are Express Toll Lanes used anywhere else? |
States with similar facilities include:
- California
- Florida
- Minnesota
- Texas
Other states considering ETLs include:
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oregon
- Virginia
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