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CARPOOL (HOV) LANES
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Carpool (HOV) lanes are a driver’s best friend during commute hours: you can zip by traffic and cut your commute time.
To drive in carpool lanes during your commute, you must be in a carpool, vanpool, public transit vehicle, or riding a motorcycle. Single-occupant hybrid vehicles are also permitted in carpool lanes during designated commute hours. Get more information.
Carpool lanes vary in their hours of operation and the minimum number of people per car. Check the list below to verify details for the lane(s) on your commute. Follow the guidelines, as a violation of HOV lane use can result in a minimum $381 fine.
During non-commute hours, carpool lanes revert to general traffic use.
Questions? Send us an e-mail. Want to find carpool partners or vanpools? Receive a FREE matchlist online by using the 511 RideMatch Service , or call us at 511 and say “Rideshare”.
Click for text version: Carpool lanes or Park & Ride lots or Bridge Toll info
Click here for an interactive map of Carpool lanes or see text details below.
Below are links to learn about Carpool Lanes by Location:
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I-680
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Alcosta Blvd to Livorna Rd - Northbound and
Livorna Rd to Alcosta Blvd - Southbound |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM |
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I-680
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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North Main St. Interchange to Marina Vista Interchange - Northbound and
Marina Vista Interchange to North Main St. Interchange (Walnut Creek) - Southbound |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM |
| Southbound hours: |
6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM |
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I-680
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Route 84 to Route 237 - Southbound Only |
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5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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I-80
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| Occupancy: |
Three or more persons per vehicle,
motorcycles and ILEVs permitted,
2-seater vehicles with 2 occupants permitted |
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Rt 29 in Vallejo (Carquinez Bridge) to The Bay Bridge toll plaza - Westbound and
Powell St. in Emeryville to Route 4 in Hercules - Eastbound |
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5:00 - 10:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM |
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5:00 - 10:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM |
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I-880
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Marina Blvd to I-880/237 HOV Connector (Milpitas) - Southbound and
I-880/237 HOV Connector (Milpitas) to Marina Blvd - Northbound |
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5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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I-880 Westbound
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| Occupancy: |
Three or more persons per vehicle,
motorcycles and ILEVs permitted.
2-seater vehicles with 2 occupants permitted |
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Cypress Frwy to the Bay Bridge toll booth. |
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5:00 - 10:00 AM and 3:30 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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Route 4
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and
ILEVs permitted |
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Railroad Avenue to Port Chicago Hwy - Westbound and
Port Chicago Hwy to Loveridge Road - Eastbound |
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3:00 - 7:00 PM |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM |
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Route 84
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Newark Blvd to Toll Plaza - Westbound Only |
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5:00 - 10:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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Route 92
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Hesperian Blvd to Toll Plaza - Westbound Only |
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5:00 - 10:00 AM, 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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