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Express Lanes Start

Description

Offers drivers who meet eligibility requirements at least 50% off all tolled trips in the I-880 Express Lanes using FasTrak®. The toll discount does not apply to any other express lanes or toll bridges. The trial program will run for 18 months and MTC will evaluate it based on the first 12 months of operation. Participants who agree to be contacted for occasional surveys and paid focus groups.

Site(s) Offering Programs

Online Resource
Physical Address
Online Resource
United States
Disabilities Access
Not applicable

Location information

Physical Location
United States
Last Verified On
2024-10-24 00:00:00
Last Updated On
2025-08-27 12:56:39

Contact Information

Hours of Operation
24/7 online resource

Program information

Eligibility
-Individuals who have an annual gross household income of up to 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for the Express Lanes START discount. 200% Federal Poverty Level 2024To qualify, you must have a gross (before taxes) income level at or up to the amounts below.Household size Household income up to 1 $30,120 2 $40,880 3 $51,640 4 $62,400 5 $73,160 6 $83,920 7 $94,680 8 $105,440Add $10,760 for each additional household member over eight.-Participants must have a mailing address in the nine-county Bay Area. FasTrak Account-Participants must have a FasTrak account with the Express Lanes START discount activated in their account and a properly set FasTrak Flex toll tag in the vehicle. Sign up for FasTrak at BayAreaFasTrak.org.-Participants need to register their vehicle's license plate number in their FasTrak account.
Program Fee
Call for fee information
Application Process
For new clients: Visit the website to apply. If approved, client will receive a unique approval code during the application process. Then, they will enter the code when signing up for a FasTrak account at BayAreaFasTrak.org and the discount will be activated. Current eligible Fastrak clients will automatically be enrolled.
Documents Required
-Applicants need to provide Proof of ID, Proof of Income, and a San Francisco Bay Area home mailing address.Muni Lifeline number, Clipper START card number, county eligibility letter or the most recent tax return.Other forms of proof of income may be considered.
Languages Offered
Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Coverage Area
CA - Alameda County

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