Not long ago, the new I-85 Express lanes (HOT lanes) were launched in an effort to reduce traffic during peak commute hours. The idea is that commuters pay a small toll to use the express lanes and get to their destination faster. You need a Peach Pass, which is linked to a credit card, to use the lanes.
Since they debuted, there have been some bumps in the road. Here's what you need to know about recent changes to the Peach Pass and I-85 Express Lanes (plus a few friendly reminders).
- No more warnings! Tickets are now being issued if you drive in HOT lanes without a Peach Pass.
- In late January, a new access point was added on I-85S, south of the SR 120 overpass.
- Carpools of three or more can use the lanes for free.
- In mid-January, rates were lowered so that during off-peak hours rates are as low as 1 cent per mile.
- Peachpass.com will soon have live camera feeds that show the current price of travel.
- There is now an iPhone/Android app for managing you Peach Pass account.
- You'll need to manage you "toll status" via your Peach Pass account, letting the system know whether you qualify for free use or should be paying the toll.
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