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Metro ExpressLanes


Overview

Metro ExpressLanes is a pilot, one-year demonstration program overseen by Metro, Caltrans and several other mobility partners that have joined forces to develop a package of solutions to improve traffic flow and provide enhanced travel options on the I-10 and I-110 Freeways in Los Angeles County.

The solution package includes the introduction of congestion pricing by converting High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes; the improvement of transit service and other alternatives to driving; the updating of transit facilities; and the implementation of a more effective parking management system in downtown Los Angeles. 

Metro ExpressLanes features include:

  • Conversion of the I-10 El Monte Busway HOV lanes (I-605 to Alameda St.) to HOT lanes
  • Conversion of the I-110 Harbor Transitway HOV lanes (Artesia Transit Center to Adams Blvd.) to HOT lanes
  • 59 new alternative fuel expansion buses and operating subsidy for the demo period 
  • El Monte Station Expansion
  • New Transit Station at Patsaouras Plaza
  • Harbor Transitway Park & Ride Upgrades
  • Metrolink Pomona Station Expansion
  • Transit Signal Priority Expanded in Downtown LA
  • 100 New Metro Vanpools
  • New expansion bicycle lockers at the Artesia Transit Center & bicycle station at El Monte Station
  • Express Park
  • New Bus Maintenance Facility in Downtown LA
  • Budget - $290 million
  • Construction begins: 2011


Construction Notices

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01/09/2012

Area: Eastbound I-10 San Bernardino Freeway between the eastbound Gibson Tunnel entrance and MTA Way

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is constructing the new El Monte Bus Station. The construction activities from the job site include concrete removal, demolition and debris removal on the Eastbound I-10 San Bernardino Freeway. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, January 9, 2012 through Sunday, January 15, 2012; 9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., Monday - Sunday.

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01/09/2012

Area: In the vicinity of Alameda St., between Arcadia St. & Los Angeles St.

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro's Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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12/20/2011

Area: Pot hole and saw-cutting, pavement and sidewalk removal, restoration of sidewalk, street replacement, and installation of pedestal foundation.

The Metro ExpressLanes Demonstration Project along the Harbor Freeway (I-110) will lessen congestion, improve travel choices, and maximize efficiency on a heavily traveled north-south corridor connecting the South Bay to downtown Los Angeles. The project will provide a new way to move traffic in LA County by converting the existing HOV (carpool) lanes on the I-110 to ExpressLanes. Anticipated project completion is Fall 2012. 

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11/28/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 9880 Flair Drive, El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/28/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 10641 Asher Street, El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/28/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 12008 Exline St., El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/28/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 11610 Valley Blvd., El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/23/2011

Area: Where's it happening?

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/23/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 3462 ½ Earlwood Drive, Rosemead

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations. This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground. Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/23/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 9341 ½ Ramona Blvd., Rosemead

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/21/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 1864 S. Sierra Vista Avenue, Alhambra

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/21/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 3334 Maxson Road, city of El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/21/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 3410 Flair Drive, city of El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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11/21/2011

Area: In the vicinity of 12388 Exline St between Durfee Ave and Gillman Rd, El Monte

As part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program along the I-110 and I-10 freeways, Metro’s Contractor is continuing with the installation of conduit as a means of providing power at numerous locations.  This work must be performed in order to place the conduit underground.  Upon completion of the installation of the conduit, each trench will be back filled, and returned to pre-existing conditions.

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09/30/2011

Area: San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) between I-710 Freeway in Los Angeles to I-605 Freeway in El Monte

The Metro ExpressLanes Demonstration Project along the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) will lessen congestion, improve travel choices, and maximize efficiency on a heavily traveled west-east corridor connecting downtown Los Angeles to I-605 Freeway. The project will provide a new way to move traffic in LA County by converting the existing carpool lanes on I-10 to ExpressLanes. Anticipated project completion is early 2013. The Contractor will sawcut and demolish the existing k-rail barrier at various locations to make way for installation of power and utility support units needed for the operation of dynamic message signs.

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Closures

Metro ExpressLanes utilizes Twitter and Nixle to post closure updates, make sure to bookmark these websites. For your convenience, the updates are organized by freeway.

*The abbreviations below help us organize the updates by day and freeway.

Days   Freeway  
Sunday SU I-10 (Union Station/Alameda St to I-605) 10
Monday MO I-110 (Adams Bl to Artesia Transit Center/190th St) 110
Tuesday TU    
Wednesday WE    
Thursday TH    
Friday FR    
Saturday SA    

I-10 (Union Station/Alameda St to I-605)

Closures Date Posted
MO-SU–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of Alameda St., between Arcadia St. & LA
St., LA, 1/9/12-2/6/12, 9pm-6am, for conduit installation.
01/06/12
MO-SU–10: Concrete removal to occur on the eastbound I-10 between the eastbound Gibson
Tunnel entrance and MTA Way, El Monte, 1/9/12 through 1/15/12, 9pm-6am.
01/06/12
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 12008 Exline St, El Monte, 11/28-1/20, 9pm-6am & possibly 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/28/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 11610 Valley Bl, El Monte, 11/28-1/20, 9pm-6am & possibly 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/28/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 10641 Asher St, El Monte, 11/28-1/20, 9pm-6am & possibly 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/28/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 9880 Flair Dr, El Monte, 11/28-1/20, 9pm-6am & possibly 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/28/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 9341 ½ Ramona Bl, Rosemead, 11/23-1/20, 8am-4pm & possibly 9pm-6am, for conduit installation. 11/22/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 3532 Temple City Bl, Rosemead, 11/23-1/20, 9pm-6am & possibly 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/22/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 3462 ½ Earlwood Dr, Rosemead, 11/23-1/20, 8am-4pm & possibly 9pm-6am, for conduit installation. 11/22/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 12388 Exline St., El Monte, 11/21-1/20, 8am-4pm & possibly 9pm-6am, for conduit installation. 11/18/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 3410 Flair Dr, El Monte, 11/21-1/20, 8am-4pm & possibly 9pm-6am, for conduit installation. 11/18/11
MO-FR–10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 3334 Maxson Rd, El Monte, 11/21-1/20, 8am-4pm & possibly 9pm-6am, for conduit installation. 11/18/11
MO-FR-10: Lane closures in the vicinity of 1864 S. Sierra Vista Av, Alhambra, 11/21-1/20, 8am-4pm, for conduit installation. 11/18/11
MO-SU-10: HOV lanes CLOSED 10pm-5am westbound, 9/11/11 -Sep 2012, between Alameda St in LA & I-605 in El Monte for nighttime construction. 10/07/11
MO-SU-10: HOV lanes CLOSED 10pm-6am eastbound, 9/11/11 - Sep 2012, between Alameda St in LA & I-605 in El Monte for nighttime construction. 10/07/11

I-110 (Adams Bl to Artesia Transit Center/190th St)

Closures Date Posted
MO-SU–110: Lane closures in the vicinity of Hope St., between 33rd St. & 35th St.,
LA, 1/9/12-2/6/12, 9pm-6am, for conduit installation.
01/06/12
MO-SU–110: Lane closures on Adams Blvd., between Figueroa St. & Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 12/21/11 through July 2012, 9pm-6am & 9am-3pm, for construction. 12/20/11
MO-SU-110: New temp. traffic lanes will be installed b/n Adams Bl in LA & 182nd St in Gardena; work to occur b/n 10pm on 8/29 & 6am on 9/5 08/29/2011
MO-SU-110: Bus stations & HOV lanes will be CLOSED 10pm-6am, Aug2011-Sep2012, b/n Adams Bl in LA & 182nd St in Gardena for construction.
08/05/2011
MO-FR–110: Lane closures on 600 block of W Alondra Bl, East of Estrella Av, LA, 7/11-7/19, 9am thru 3pm, for conduit installation. 07/08/2011
MO-FR–110: Lane closures on 12200 block of S Figueroa St, LA, 7/11-7/19, 9am thru 3pm, for conduit installation. 07/08/2011
MO-FR–110: Lane closures on 6700 block of S Flower St, LA, 7/11-7/19, 9am thru 3pm, for conduit installation. 07/08/2011
MO-FR–110: Lane closures West of Fwy on Flower between 81st & 82nd & East of Figueroa at 87th, 6/27 through 7/8, 9am-3pm, for conduit installation. 06/24/2011


The Plan

Who?

Metro and Caltrans along with local mobility partners: Foothill Transit Agency, Gardena Transit, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) and Torrance Transit.

What?

A one-year demonstration program of converting High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes – we call them Metro ExpressLanes.

When?

Construction begins in 2011.

Where?

On I-10 El Monte Busway between Alameda St. and I-605. The general purpose lanes on I-10 will not be tolled. On I-110 Harbor Transitway between Adams Blvd. and Artesia Transit Center. The general purpose lanes on I-110 will not be tolled.

Why?

These facilities need reduced congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, increased travel time savings, and better trip reliability. The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $210 million grant for the Demonstration Project.

How?

Congestion Pricing

  • Dynamic Pricing - Tolls are continually adjusted according to traffic conditions to maintain a free-flowing level of traffic on the HOT lanes. (General purpose lanes are not tolled.) Prices increase when the HOT lanes get relatively full and decrease when the HOT lanes get less full.
HOT Lanes Demonstration Business Rule
I-110 Harbor Transitway Lanes Only SOV (Single Occupant Vehicles) Pay
HOV 2+ Free
I-10 El Monte Busway Lanes Only

SOV Pay – All Hours
HOV 2 Pay – Peak Hours (5 a.m. – 9 a.m.; 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) HOV 2 Free – Off-Peak Hours

Roadway Improvements

  • Re-stripe between I-605 and I-710 on I-10 El Monte Busway to create a second HOT Lane
  • Widen Adams Blvd. & Re-stripe I-110 Adams off-ramp to create a 2nd right-hand turning lane
  • Create new HOT access transition lanes between I-110 HOT lanes and I-110 general purpose lanes to smooth the flow of traffic into and out of the HOT lanes

Increased Transit Service & Vanpools

  • Purchase of 59 alternative fuel buses for ExpressLanes
  • Increased transit service on I-10 and I-110 ExpressLanes
  • Formation of 100 new vanpools on I-10 and I-110 ExpressLanes

Transit Station Improvements

  • I-10 El Monte Busway ExpressLanes
    • Expansion of El Monte Station including bike station
    • Direct connection at Patsaouras Plaza
    • Expansion of the Pomona Metrolink Station parking lot and platform
  • I-110 Harbor Transitway ExpressLanes
    • Sheriff Substation and Bike Lockers at the Artesia Transit Center
    • Lighting, CCTV, and other enhancements at Park & Ride Lots along the Harbor Transitway including new bus stops

    Intelligent Parking Management

    • Demand-based parking rates at meters in Downtown LA



Showing the latest posts relating to: Expresslanes

Transportation headlines, Monday, Jan. 30

Posted by Steve Hymon on January 30, 2012 9:36 am
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the Library’s Headlines blog, which you can also access ...

Five things I’m thinking about transportation, Jan. 11 edition

Posted by Steve Hymon on January 11, 2012 3:22 pm
MEASURE R SEQUEL?: I think 2012 got a little more interesting with the news last week that Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced a bill that could allow voters in L.A. County to decide to ...

Construction notices for ExpressLanes project

Posted by Steve Hymon on January 9, 2012 11:06 am
Hope Street Work Notice 1-6-12 And another notice for Alameda Street after the jump… Alameda St Work Notice 1-6-12

A look back at some of the year’s most popular and interesting posts on The Source

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 29, 2011 1:06 pm
The demolition of half of the Mulholland Bridge in July. Photo by Peter Watkinson/Metro. As 2011 winds down, the following is a look back at our more popular posts from the past year. Not ...

ExpressLanes signs for 110 freeway on the way

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 22, 2011 10:45 am
What’s all that stuff on the back of the truck? It’s the first sign for the ExpressLanes project on the 110 freeway, which is converting the existing carpool lanes between Adams Boulevard ...

Five things I’m thinking about transportation, Dec. 21 edition

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 21, 2011 3:08 pm
BAY AREA TRAFFIC AND SMOG: I think it’s high time that other cities/regions get due credit for their lousy traffic and smog. I was in San Francisco area this past weekend and took the above ...

First look: transponders for Metro’s ExpressLanes project

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 14, 2011 12:44 pm
And there it is above: the transponders that motorists will need to use the future ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways. The project is converting the carpool lanes on sections of both roads ...

Two year anniversary of the Silver Line today

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 13, 2011 10:34 am
  The Silver Line debuted on this day in 2009, running seven days a week between the El Monte Station in the San Gabriel Valley, downtown Los Angeles and the Artesia Transit Center in the South ...

Transportation headlines, Tuesday, Dec. 6

Posted by Kim Upton on December 6, 2011 11:52 am
Here is a look at some of the transportation headlines gathered by us and the Metro Library. The full list of headlines is posted on the library’s blog. As Washington drags its feet, states take ...

New timelines for Wilshire bus lane project

Posted by Steve Hymon on December 5, 2011 4:03 pm
When we last checked in with the Wilshire rush hour bus lane project, the completion date that we posted was 2013. But Dana Gabbard at L.A. Streetsblog had a post Friday saying that the completion ...

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Olga M. Lopez
Community Relations Manager
Metro ExpressLanes Construction

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Senior Community Relations Officer
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