Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Has a solution been found for the HOT lane issue?
Gena L. Evans, PhD, executive director of the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced last week that "the toll rate range for the I-85 Express Lane has been changed from 10 cents – 90 cents per mile to 1 cent – 90 cents per mile, thus allowing for lower rates during off peak hours.” The press release further stated, “Typical off-peak hours include, but are not limited to, the following time frames, depending on traffic: Midday 10AM – 3PM, Evening/Overnight 8PM – 6AM, and Friday 8PM – Monday 6AM” This change in rate range came about because Governor Deal became involved in the process following the outrage registered by the drivers who were forced to drive in the ever-growing-back-up of vehicles on the 16 mile stretch of …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
New page has over 2,000 likes.
Updated Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. The virtual protest has begun. Area commuters are voicing their opinions regarding the new I-85 toll lanes that began operation on Oct. 1. Previously, vehicles with two or more people could use the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes at no charge. Now that the HOV to HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lane conversion is complete, motorists traveling in the HOT lane must have a Peach Pass. Some vehicles -- transit buses, motorcycles, alternative fuel vehicles and vehicles with three or more passengers -- are able to use the lanes for free. All other vehicles must pay a variably priced toll in order to use the HOT lane. Some commuters are not happy with the new system. Over 2,000 people have already “liked” the “Against the …
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Electronic sticker will be commuter’s ticket to ride in the high occupancy toll lanes.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
The free ride in the HOV lane is almost at an end. Work to convert the HOV (high occupancy vehicle lanes) to HOT (high occupancy toll lanes) is almost complete. Motorists intending to travel in the HOT lanes may now register for the Peach Pass -- a small electronic sticker that will be used to bill motorists for their time in the toll lane. For the past several months, the Georgia Department of Transportation has been working to convert the HOV lanes to HOT lanes. The $11.7 million project includes the installation of tolling technology and equipment, new signs and new sign structures along 16 miles of I-85 express lanes in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. The HOT lanes will run along I-85 between Shallowford Road and Lawrenceville-Suwanee …
Monday, July 11, 2011
Electronic sticker will be commuter’s ticket to ride in the high occupancy toll lanes.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
Planning to use the high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes later this year? Motorists intending to travel in what are currently HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lanes may now register for the Peach Pass -- a small electronic sticker that will be used to bill motorists for their time in the HOT lane. For the past several months, the Georgia Department of Transportation has been working to convert the HOV lanes to HOT lanes. The $11.7 million project includes the installation of tolling technology and equipment, new signs and new sign structures along 16 miles of I-85 express lanes in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties. The HOT lanes will run along I-85 between Shallowford Road and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and along State Route 316 between I-85 and …
Marion Sweeney
2:48 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I have yet to see an update as a result of my dear cousin, Brian Leech, getting killed while riding his bicycle. There was mention of changing the law that bike riders of any age could use sidewalks. He was not a novice bike rider, and the incident was clearly caused by the drivers of both cars. Be that as it may, I want some good to come from Brian's death, and one good thing would be no age … more ›