News Flash : Friday, March 12, 2010

How Do Toll Rates Work on the 95 Express?

Toll rates on the 95 Express are based on the traffic conditions of the express lanes only, and not on the conditions of the local lanes. Roadway monitors placed on the project limits of the highway provide continuous information about how many vehicles are in the express lanes; how fast they are going; and how close together they are. This information is used to determine whether tolls go up or down to provide the best conditions possible. As the express lanes become more congested, toll rates increase. As the congestion goes down, toll rates decrease. This is called "Dynamic Tolling."

Additionally, it is important to note that the facility, like any other road can only carry a certain amount of vehicles at one time. Conditions with high tolls and low speeds may not be avoidable in the future if everybody chooses to use the highway at the same time. That is why one of the main goals of the 95 Express is to encourage carpooling and transit usage to increase the number of people traveling through the corridor, while reducing the total number of vehicles and improve mobility

Click here to view a summary of the weekly toll rates to determine the best time to travel on I-95 and/or use 95 Express. You may also call 5-1-1 or log onto www.fl511.com to learn about real-time traffic conditions and determine if the 95 Express is the best option for making your trip before leaving for your destination.