20 Miles Now Open!
The I-15 Express Lanes now provide 20 miles of congestion-free travel from the I-15/State Route 163 split in San Diego to SR 78 in Escondido. They offer access 24/7 with two lanes in each direction as well as additional entry and exit points that help you get where you need to go quicker!
Four Great Promotions!
To celebrate the grand opening, SANDAG has just launched four great promotions available until March 11, 2012 (limited quantities available):
For details and information on these promotions see the promotional flyer or visit:
511sd.com/i15grandopening
Completed in 2012, the twenty-mile I-15 Express Lanes Project, from State Route 78 in Escondido to State Route 163 in San Diego, is the first of its kind in San Diego County. The project is recognized internationally for its innovative design and is leading the way as part of an interconnected regional system of Express Lanes.
The new Express Lanes system meets four major transportation objectives: 1) they are adaptable and can respond to peak hour travel demand, reducing traffic congestion and resulting in decreased commute times; 2) they encourage the use of more energy efficient travel options by providing free access to the Express Lanes for Bus Rapid Transit, car pools, van pools and low emission vehicles; 3) they add capacity to I-15 by increasing high occupancy vehicle travel because it is now more convenient and efficient; and 4) they provide solo motorists the option to use the Express Lanes by signing up for FasTrak, a pre-paid toll account service.
To maximize the investment of the new Express Lanes, the region is planning to implement a new efficient, reliable, and convenient Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service to encourage travelers to leave their cars at home for transit. In support of this, transit stations are being built with Direct Access Ramps (DARs) to provide BRT, high occupancy vehicles and FasTrak users direct access to the Express Lanes.
The cost of the project is $1.3 billion and is funded in part by TransNet, a half cent sales tax approved by voters, and other state and federal funds. For the most up-to-date information about the budget and schedule for the I-15 Express Lanes, visit the TransNet Dashboard.