This presentation provides an overview of the I-85 Express Lanes project in Georgia. It summarizes that the project converts 16 miles of existing HOV lanes to express lanes with dynamic tolling to reduce congestion. It also describes enhancements to regional transit services, the Peach Pass toll collection system, and the public outreach campaign to educate drivers about the new express lanes.

1. I-85 Express Lanes
Overview Presentation
August 2011

2. The Road Ahead
Congestion Reduction
Demonstration Project
I-85 Express Lanes Project
Overview
Peach Pass
Schedule
Questions
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3. Congestion Reduction
Demonstration Project
• Converts 16 miles of existing Current I-85 Conditions
HOV lanes to Express Lanes
• $182 million project includes a
$110 million federal government
grant
• Expands transit service in the
corridor
• Combination of occupancy
requirement and tolling to
manage traffic demand
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4. Regional Transit Enhancements
• $122 million of potential transit
investments
– Doubles Xpress service in the I-
85 Corridor
– Supports Xpress facilities
throughout the region
– 21 new Xpress coaches, support
for more in the future if needed
• $60 million in roadside
investments
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5. Express Lanes Project Overview
• I-85 Express Lanes Project converts
approximately 16 miles of existing High
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to Express
Lanes or High Occupancy Toll Lanes (HOT) on I-
85 from Chamblee Tucker Road to Old Peachtree
Road.
• Designed to reduce traffic congestion on general
purpose lanes and provide more reliable trip
times to users.
• Express Lanes open this summer and will be
available 24/7
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6. Types of Express Lane Users
Toll-Exempt Tolled Prohibited
• Transit • Single drivers • Trucks
• 3 or more person carpools • 2 person carpools with more
• Motorcycles than 6
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles wheels
(AFV)* and/or 2
• On-call emergency vehicles axles
* AFV Vehicles must have the proper license plate (does not include hybrids)
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7. Dynamic Pricing
• Express Lane tolls will fluctuate Estimated Weekday Average
based on congestion levels Toll Rate
Opening Year 2011
• Toll price will rise as congestion
increases
• Toll rates are $0.10 to $0.90 per 27%
mile. For a 6-7 mile trip tolls could Non-Tolled 7%
range from $0.60 to nearly $6.00 64% $5.00 - $10.00
Less than $5.00
per trip depending on congestion
• Estimated over 90% of customers
will pay less than $5.00 or no toll
at all 2%
$10.00 - $15.00
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8. Innovative Solutions
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9. Express Lane Signage
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10. Peach Pass
• A small, thin electronic sticker
that adheres to a vehicle’s windshield
• Tolls are automatically deducted from your Peach Pass account (no toll
booths); except for toll exempt accounts
• Can be used on the I-85 Express Lanes when they open and GA 400
today
• All I-85 Express Lane users need to register for a Peach Pass
• Authorized* vanpools owners/providers must register their
vehicles/fleet for an account (not drivers)
*Authorized vanpools are vanpools that are contracted or registered with the Georgia
Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA).
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11. Rules of the Road
Violations:
• Crossing the double solid white line
• Using the Express Lanes without a
Peach Pass/Cruise Card
transponder
Penalties:
• Occupancy - vehicle does not meet
the appropriate number of
occupants for toll-free access
• Does not apply to Authorized vanpools
with a registered corporate toll-exempt
account
• SRTA toll violation = $25 + toll
amount
• May also be issued citation by law
enforcement
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12. GO!
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13. GO!
Billboards up now on I-85
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14. GO!
Hispanic Community Asian Community
Cinco de Mayo @ Plaza The China Tribune
Fiesta
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15. Where do I get a Peach Pass?
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16. Where do I get a Peach Pass?
For Personal Toll Account registrations:
• Online – www.PeachPass.com
• By Phone – 1-855-PCH-PASS (724-7277)
• 2 Department of Driver Services Locations (Now Open)
• Hurricane Shoals Road
• Beaver Ruin Road
• Walk-Up Center at SRTA, 47 Trinity Avenue, Ground Floor
Toll-Exempt Accounts must be opened via phone or in person
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17. Upcoming Public
Outreach Events
• Asian Festival (July 23 & 24)
• WSB Radio “GO” Mobile Tour (July 25th – Aug. 12)
• Mall Outreach - Discover Mills, Gwinnett Place, Mall of Georgia (August)
• GA Limousine Association (Aug. 16)
• Rotary Club of Gwinnett Mosaic (Aug. 16)
• Gwinnett Partnership Summit (Augu. 26)
• El Patron (radio) Chamba Hispanic Outreach Event (Aug. 28)
• V103 For Sisters Only (Sept. 17 & 18)
• Duluth Festival (Sept. 24)
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18. Schedule
Sept. 2010: June/July
2011:
Project Peach Pass
Construction Registration
Began begins
March 2011: Sept. 2011:
Public I-85 Express
Education Lanes Open
Campaign
Starts
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19. QUESTIONS?
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