10/2/08-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a bill that authorizes the use of high-occupancy toll lanes, or HOT lanes, on two roadways in Los Angeles County.
The new law, previously SB1422, will make carpool lanes accessible to lone motorists by December 2010. Congestion pricing will apply.
The additional access will be for one carpool lane in each direction on a 16.5-mile stretch of state Route 110 and a 14-mile stretch of Interstate 10.
Revenue from the lanes will be used for mass transit improvements to help reduce congestion.

9/2/08-The Senate signed off on changes to a bill that would authorize the use of high-occupancy toll lanes, or HOT lanes, on two roadways in Los Angeles County. It now awaits clearance to move to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk. The Assembly already approved it.
Sponsored by Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, SB1422 would make carpool lanes accessible to lone motorists for a two-year test period, starting in 2010. Congestion pricing would apply.
The additional access would apply to the one carpool lane in each direction on a 16.5-mile stretch of state Route 110 and a 14-mile stretch of Interstate 10.
Revenue from the lanes would be used for mass transit improvements to help reduce congestion.
For bill status, call 916-651-4120.

8/29/08-The Assembly voted to approve a bill that would authorize the use of high-occupancy toll lanes, or HOT lanes, on two roadways in Los Angeles County.
Sponsored by Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, SB1422 now moves to the Senate for approval of changes before heading to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk.
The bill would make carpool lanes accessible to lone motorists for a two-year test period, starting in 2010. Congestion pricing would apply.
The additional access would apply to the one carpool lane in each direction on a 16.5-mile stretch of state Route 110 and a 14-mile stretch of Interstate 10.
Revenue from the lanes would be used for mass transit improvements to help reduce congestion.
For bill status, call 916-651-4120.

8/27/08-A bill awaiting final consideration on the Assembly floor would authorize the use of high-occupancy toll lanes, or HOT lanes, on two roadways in Los Angeles County. Sponsored by Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, SB1422 would make carpool lanes accessible to lone motorists for a two-year test period, starting in 2010. Congestion pricing would apply.
The additional access would apply to the one carpool lane in each direction on a 16.5-mile stretch of state Route 110 and a 14-mile stretch of Interstate 10.
Revenue from the lanes would be used for mass transit improvements to help reduce congestion.
If approved by the Assembly, the bill would move back to the Senate for approval of changes before heading to the governor’s desk.
For bill status, call 916-651-4120.