We’ve all done it, and the State of Florida figures we’ll continue, so now we’re going to have to pay to Live Life in the Fast Lane.
Miami Herald released Monday that the Florida Department of Transportation plans to use the HOV lane on I-95, as a “variably-priced” express lane from downtown Miami to I-595, and call it the “95 Express.”
Depending on how long of a stretch you use the HOV lane (now toll lane) while traveling during one commute on I-95, or at what time of day (during heavy traffic or not) you use it, there will be a fee tied to that use.
Through the use of a system of high tech “restriping,” the HOV lanes will magically turn into HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lanes for everybody but express transit buses and three-or-more passenger vehicles.
According to the article, we’ll get 4 lanes on I-95 for free and 2 barrier-separated lanes for “95 Express.”
People will benefit from 95 Express expecially around Aventura and North Miami.
For now it’s just a plan, as they have to build the barriers, restripe the road, and hook up adjusting costs to SunPass, which currently has 3 million users. According to DOT reps, the southbound express lanes won't be ready until October 2008 because a bridge on FL 112 needs updating.
So first, we’ll actually be going a little slower.
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