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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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Capitol Expressway
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
Silver Creek to Capitol Ave - Both directions |
| Northbound hours: |
6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Southbound hours: |
6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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Central Expressway
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
Bowers Ave to Scott Blvd - Both directions |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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I-280
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Magdalena Ave on-ramp to north of Maridian Ave - Southbound and
Leland Ave to Magdalena Ave - Northbound |
| Northbound hours: |
5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Southbound hours: |
5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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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 (San Leandro) to I-880/237 HOV Connector - Southbound and
I-880/237 HOV Connector to Marina Blvd (San Leandro) - Northbound |
| Northbound hours: |
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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Lawrence Expressway
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
Stevens Creek Blvd. to Route 237 - Both directions |
| Northbound hours: |
6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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Montague Expressway
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
Milpitas Blvd to Mission College Blvd - Both directions |
| Northbound hours: |
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3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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6:00 - 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday |
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Route 237
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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McCarthy Rd on-ramp to east of Mathilda Avenue - Westbound and
Mathilda Ave to I-880/237 HOV Connector - Eastbound |
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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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San Tomas Expressway
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
Bud Ave to Scott Blvd - Both directions |
| Northbound hours: |
6:00 - 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday |
| Southbound hours: |
3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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US 85
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
| Where: |
101/85 HOV Connector to 101 near
Bernal Rd - both Southbound and Northbound |
| Northbound hours: |
5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Southbound hours: |
5:00 - 9:00 AM, 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday |
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US 87
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| Occupancy: |
Two or more persons per vehicle, motorcycles and ILEVs permitted |
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Route 85 to US 101 - both Southbound and Northbound |
| Northbound hours: |
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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