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New express lanes open in San Bernardino just in time for Labor Day rush
Traffic flows east on the Interstate 10 freeway down FasTrak express lanes (L) and regular lanes in Los Angeles on September 18, 2019.
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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.
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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.
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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 from Etiwanda Avenue, Haven Avenue, Mountain Avenue, and Fourth Street.
Entering and exiting from any other area is illegal and could get you pulled over by California Highway Patrol.
A map of the entry and exit points for the new express lanes in San Bernardino County.
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How you can pay
You’ll be charged electronically, and there’s multiple ways to pay the tolls.
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You can sign up for a FasTrak account here. You’ll need to provide your payment and vehicle information. But once you have an active account and transponder, there’s nothing more you have to do.
If you don’t have an account or drive that route regularly, you can pay online for up to five days after your trip here. You can also add a credit card that would cover future trips for up to 30 days.
If you’d like to pay in cash, you can visit in person, and find your nearest location here.
Where to turn if you need help
You can call the express lanes customer service center at (909) 333-4791. They’re open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can also visit the walk-in center at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday
If you have more questions, you can find more information about the express lanes here.
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