The lanes will be free of charge for transit buses, emergency vehicles and preregistered carpools with three or more passengers. Other commuters can choose to use the lanes to get a fast, reliable commute by paying a toll. The price will vary depending on the level of congestion in the lanes. The goal is to keep traffic in the lanes moving smoothly at all times. Since there are no tollbooths, tolls will be collected nonstop at highway speeds using an electronic toll-collection system. All of the existing general-purpose lanes will remain free of charge to all commuters.

Las Vegas Valley Indicates Support for Express Lanes Demonstration Project and Public Private Partnership

• Stakeholders say the need for the project and support for new approaches are there
• Voters and motorists of all income levels see the advantages and would support use of the Express Lanes

NDOT has conducted extensive outreach to the public and community leaders in the Las Vegas Valley including:

• Briefings to more than 100 elected officials, community leaders, business and resort owners
• 3 public open houses with more than 400 visitors
• E-mail communication with more than 52,000 people
• Presentations to 12 organizations
• Interviews with all major Las Vegas media outlets
• 11,630 hits on project website

Poll Shows Substantial Public Support

In January, NDOT conducted a survey of 600 registered voters and drivers in the Las Vegas Valley. When asked about the demonstration project and the use of a public-private partnership to build highways in the Las Vegas Valley, an overwhelming number of voters approved.

When asked if they had to vote on building express lanes using a public-private partnership, three out of five voted Yes. Of those who voted No, two-thirds said they would possibly vote Yes if they had more information.