New express lanes opened on the 10 Freeway Thursday in San Bernardino County, allowing drivers to spend less time traffic — for a fee.
The two tolled lanes in each direction come just in time for the Labor Day weekend travel rush, but the fees will fluctuate based on how congested the roads are.
According to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), the lanes will help with travel, traffic, and time for drivers on the 10 Freeway.
About the new additions
The express lanes sit between the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county lines and the 15 Freeway.
There’s multiple entry points on the east and westbound sides, and the lanes are in the median. Anyone can choose to use them, but you’ll have to pay up.
What it’ll cost you
Tim Watkins, SBCTA’s chief of legislative and public affairs, told LAist people can expect to pay 70 cents minimum, all the way up to roughly $4 to $7 during peak times.
“As demand goes up, pricing goes up to help maintain that level of use,” he said.
The prices will be displayed on each entry point so you’ll know what you’re signing up for. But if the sign is blank when you get on, you won’t be charged for the trip.
Discount programs are available, including for disabled veterans, motorcycles, and low-income residents. You can find more information about the various options here.
The entry and exit points
The eastbound direction has three entry points — the L.A. and San Bernardino county lines, Mountain Avenue, and Fourth Street. It also has four exit points.
The westbound direction has four entry points and four exit points. You can jump on the express lanes…
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