Carpool lanes, also known as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, allow carpools, vanpools, buses, motorcycles, and eligible clean air vehicles to drive in them during their designated commute hours. Other vehicles are not allowed. HOV hours of operation and carpool occupancy requirements vary by lane. During non-commute hours, carpool lanes revert to general traffic use.
Express Lanes allow vehicles to pay tolls, pay discounted tolls, or travel toll-free based on the lane’s operating requirements. Tolls increase as traffic increases and decrease as traffic decreases.
View Carpool Lanes and Express Lanes on the Interactive Map
Express Lane |
Toll Policy |
FasTrak Rule |
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2+ Free |
FasTrak Flex Required |
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2+ Free |
FasTrak Flex Required |
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3+ Free; 2-person Pay Half-Price Tolls |
FasTrak Flex Required |
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I-880 |
3+ Free; 2-person Pay Half-Price Tolls |
FasTrak Flex Required |
US-101 |
3+ Free; 2-person Pay Half-Price Tolls |
FasTrak Flex Required |
I-680 Sunol |
2+ Free |
FasTrak Flex Required |
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Capitol Expressway Northbound
Details
- Silver Creek (San Jose) to Capitol Ave (San Jose)
- 2+ people per vehicle & other eligible vehicles
Hours
- MON-FRI, 6:00AM - 9:00AM
- MON-FRI, 3:00PM - 7:00PM