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SIPNGAS · 11-20-2008, 04:06 PM

Illinois Tollway to establish 'green lanes'
By Sharif Durhams of the Journal Sentinel

Posted: Nov. 20, 2008 2:24 p.m.

Starting in two years, drivers might want to bring a friend if they want to fly along the Illinois Tollway.

The tollway board approved $1.8 billion in road-improvement spending today that includes funding to set aside carpool lanes along 80 miles of toll roads.

In 2010, crews would start converting one lane in each direction of the state's tollways to carpool lanes, also known as "green lanes." Drivers with at least one passenger could drive in the lanes at an established toll rate. Those driving along in hybrid cars or other specific fuel-efficient vehicles would be able to drive in the special lane but would pay more than carpoolers. Solo drivers in regular cars would have to pay even more to drive in the dedicated lane.

While the board has ranked those categories of drivers, members haven't decided the exact fee for each, an Illinois Tollway spokeswoman said.

The tollway board's vote provides $400 million for green lane construction. The rest of the money would go toward improvements that include building a new interchange between I-294 and I-57 in the south suburbs.

The Chicago Tribune published a Q&A on "green lanes" earlier this week.

Bob_VT · 11-20-2008, 09:25 PM

How in the heck will then enforce fuel efficient cars?? My 3/4 ton Chebby truck is fuel efficient (as long as you don't start the engine)!

staypuft · 11-20-2008, 09:47 PM

dammit what category will i fall into?

SIPNGAS · 11-20-2008, 10:37 PM

I'm guessing the MPGs will determine that..it says hybrids OR certain fuel efficient cars...if our Yarii don't fall into that, there's a problem. LOL

GeneW · 11-21-2008, 05:16 AM

It is a nice way to encourage more fuel efficient cars, a lot better in my opinion than CAFE standards or some other form of coercion.

Gene

11-20-2008, 04:06 PM	#1
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	Interesting article. Illinois to reduce tolls for fuel efficient cars and car poolers Illinois Tollway to establish 'green lanes' By Sharif Durhams of the Journal Sentinel Posted: Nov. 20, 2008 2:24 p.m. Starting in two years, drivers might want to bring a friend if they want to fly along the Illinois Tollway. The tollway board approved $1.8 billion in road-improvement spending today that includes funding to set aside carpool lanes along 80 miles of toll roads. In 2010, crews would start converting one lane in each direction of the state's tollways to carpool lanes, also known as "green lanes." Drivers with at least one passenger could drive in the lanes at an established toll rate. Those driving along in hybrid cars or other specific fuel-efficient vehicles would be able to drive in the special lane but would pay more than carpoolers. Solo drivers in regular cars would have to pay even more to drive in the dedicated lane. While the board has ranked those categories of drivers, members haven't decided the exact fee for each, an Illinois Tollway spokeswoman said. The tollway board's vote provides $400 million for green lane construction. The rest of the money would go toward improvements that include building a new interchange between I-294 and I-57 in the south suburbs. The Chicago Tribune published a Q&A on "green lanes" earlier this week. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

11-20-2008, 09:25 PM	#2
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	How in the heck will then enforce fuel efficient cars?? My 3/4 ton Chebby truck is fuel efficient (as long as you don't start the engine)! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

11-20-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
staypuft aka SDMF View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB Met Met Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 298	dammit what category will i fall into? __________________ follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/samuryan_x

11-20-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I'm guessing the MPGs will determine that..it says hybrids OR certain fuel efficient cars...if our Yarii don't fall into that, there's a problem. LOL __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

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GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	It is a nice way to encourage more fuel efficient cars, a lot better in my opinion than CAFE standards or some other form of coercion. Gene