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Overview


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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 Fwys. in Los Angeles County.

The program 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 improvement of parking in downtown Los Angeles.

It is about improving mobility and offering a safe and reliable trip for users. Everyone benefits with reduced congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, increased travel time savings, and better trip reliability. Metro ExpressLanes is primarily funded with a $210 million congestion reduction demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Tolling began November 10, 2012 on the I-110 and on February 23, 2013 on the I-10. It's about time.

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 (Harbor Gateway Transit Center (formerly Artesia Transit Center) to Adams Bl.) 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 Harbor Gateway Transit Center (formerly Artesia Transit Center) & bicycle station at El Monte Station
  • LA Express Park
  • Overall Program Budget - $290 million
  • Construction started in 2011
  • Customer Service Center opened Summer 2012 and the El Monte Customer Service Center opened Winter 2013.
  • Tolling began on the I-110 on November 10, 2012.
  • Tolling began on the I-10 on February 23, 2013.
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Online:
metroexpresslanes.net

Walk-In Centers:
500 W. 190th St.
Gardena, CA 90248 

3501 Santa Anita Av.
El Monte, CA 91731 

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For the Metro ExpressLanes Customer Service Center, please call 511 (in LA County) or 877.224.6511 (outside LA County) and say "ExpressLanes". For other inquiries, please call 213.922.4200.

E-mail:
expresslanes@metro.net.
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Mail:
Metro ExpressLanes
P.O. Box 3878
Gardena, CA 90247

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