The 95 Express Lanes Project has impacted commuters and employers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties with the opening of Phase 1A in December 2008.  This corridor serves as a vital transportation link and carries an average of 250,000 to 300,000 vehicles per day in the tri-county area.  In an effort to provide new and enhanced mobility options for motorists and transit users in the region, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun to provide with Phase 1A toll lanes on I-95 from I-395 in Miami-Dade County to I-595 in Broward County.  This involved the conversion of the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane to two limited access toll lanes referred to as the 95 Express Lanes.

WHO CAN USE THE 95 EXPRESS LANES?
WHO CAN USE THE 95 EXPRESS LANES FOR FREE?
HOW DO I REGISTER?
WHAT IS A REGISTERED 3+ CARPOOL?
WHAT IS THE CRITERIA SFCS USES TO DETERMINE CARPOOL ELIGIBILITY?
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A HYBRID VEHICLE?
WHAT IS A SOUTH FLORIDA VANPOOL?
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REGISTRATION?
WILL I STILL NEED A TRANSPONDER IF MY VEHICLE IS REGISTERED?
WHEN DID IT LAUNCH?
WHO IS SFCS?

 
 

WHO CAN USE THE 95 EXPRESS LANES?
Anyone with a SunPass Transponder can use the 95 Express Lanes. Tolls will fluctuate based on the level of congestion at a given time. These rates will be clearly posted on overhead signs. Rates will increase when traffic using the 95 Express Lanes falls below 50 MPH. *YOU WILL NEED A SUNPASS TRANSPONDER TO ACCESS THE LANES.

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WHO CAN USE THE 95 EXPRESS LANES TOLL-FREE?
Registered 3+ Carpools, South Florida Vanpools, and hybrid vehicles. Emergency vehicles, over the road motor coaches, express buses, county school buses and motorcycles may also use the lanes at no cost.

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HOW DO I REGISTER?
The registration process for the 95 Express Lanes project is easy. Click the form links at the top of this page and either complete the form online or print it out and fill it out at your leisure.

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WHAT IS A REGISTERED 3+ CARPOOL?
3+ passenger carpools are defined as at least three commuters traveling to and from work in one vehicle.  These groups that register with SFCS can use the toll lanes toll-free.

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WHAT IS THE CRITERIA SFCS USES TO DETERMINE CARPOOL ELIGIBILITY?

If any member of the carpool does not meet the criteria, the carpool registration request will be rejected unless additional information is provided that would constitute a 3+ commuter carpool.

All carpool participants will sign the carpool registration form prior to submitting it to SFCS acknowledging that the information they provided is accurate or check the box online.

All personal information, including home address and home phone number, submitted to SFCS will only be used to register a carpool and provide 95 Express Lanes information and/or decal to the user. Personal information will be kept confidential and is only accessible by SFCS and SunPass and will only be used for the 95 Express Lanes 3+ carpool registration.

If a participant plans on using their personal vehicle in the carpool, they are required to provide their license number and tag information; if they are only a rider in the carpool, SFCS will only need their home/work information. If you receive a new tag number, you must contact us with the information to avoid being charged tolls. The new tag number will be updated in your file and shared with SunPass.

The maximum number of decals that can be requested by a carpool is one per individual in the carpool. Carpool participants will receive a renewal request every six months. The carpool participant will be provided two reminders to renew their registration with SFCS.

If a carpool participant does not renew with SFCS, the participant will be placed in an “inactive status” and SunPass will be notified to remove their license plate from the eligible list. If other participants in the carpool continue their registration and have at least three members in their carpool, they will still be considered an active carpool.

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WHAT IS A REGISTERED HYBRID VEHICLE?
An Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV) or a Hybrid vehicle is defined as a vehicle which is included in the eligibility list provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Hybrid owners that wish to register for 95 Express must have a valid State of Florida HOV decal. For more information on what vehicles qualify as a Hybrid vehicle and on how to obtain a HOV decal, please visit www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/hov.html

Hybrid vehicle drivers who wish to use 95 Express toll-free, must complete a 95 Express registration form with the following: name of owner and address, vehicle identification number, license plate number (update SFCS with any new license plate numbers), make and model of vehicle, and HOV decal number. Qualified registrants will receive a 95 Express decal to be placed in the front windshield of their vehicle. The 95 Express decal is in addition to the State of Florida HOV decal.

Hybrid vehicle drivers will be sent a yearly renewal of the 95 Express decal based on anniversary date of initial request. A registrant will be provided two reminders to renew their registration with SFCS. If a registrant does not renew following the second renewal notice, SFCS will notify Sunpass and inactivate the profile of the user.

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WHAT IS A SOUTH FLORIDA VANPOOL?
A South Florida Vanpool is defined as a van made up of five to fifteen passengers who commute together  and is a registered as part of the South Florida Vanpool Program managed by the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Organization. 

One decal will be sent to the primary driver of the vanpool. One decal will be provided per van. The 95 Express Lanes should only be used by South Florida Vanpools for commuting purposes only.

The 95 Express Lanes Decal will remain active as long as the South Florida Vanpool continues to be part of the South Florida Vanpool program.

Click here for more information on vanpooling.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER REGISTRATION?
Once you register with South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS)/SunPass, you will receive a "95 Express" decal to display in your windshield. This is your proof of ability to use the lanes for free. Everyday SunPass receives an updated list of registered vehicles including license plate numbers.

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WILL I STILL NEED A TRANSPONDER IF MY VEHICLE IS REGISTERED?
YES! If you wish to use the 95 Express lanes without your carpool partners, you are required to have a SunPass transponder in the vehicle to pay for the tolls.  If you currently have a SunPass transponder and using the 95 Express lanes with your carpool partners or as a Hybrid user, it is essential that you either remove it from the windshield and place it in an RF shield bag or utilize the tag disabler shield if it is a SunPass Mini tag.It is your responsibility to properly shield the transponder, otherwise the tolls will be debited from your SunPass account.  For more information or if you need a RF Shield Bag or tag disabler, please contact SFCS at 1-800-234-RIDE or email sfcs@1800234RIDE.com.

For disabler plate instructions, please click here.

Motorcycles:
Please remember to shield your transponder on 95 Express.  If you travel through adjacent toll plazas, for your safety please place the transponder in the shield bag prior to beginning your trip.  When you are traveling on the toll roads not including 95 Express, please remember to utilize your transponder as you normally do.

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WHEN DID IT LAUNCH?
95 EXPRESS LANES LAUNCHED IN DECEMBER 2008

95 Express Lanes will launch in phases. Phase 1A launched in Decemer 2008 on northbound lanes only, between I-195 and the Golden Glades interchange. Phase 1B is expected to launch in 2009 on southbound lanes between the Golden Glades Interchange and I-395, and on northbound lanes between I-395 and I-195. Phase 2, from the Golden Glades Interchange to I-595 in Broward, is expected to launch in 2010. 

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WHO IS SFCS?

SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUTER SERVICES – YOUR PARTNER

SFCS as part of assisting employers and commuters regarding the 95 Express Lanes will be:

• Providing registration forms for 3+ Carpools and Hybrid Vehicles
• Supplying 95 Express Lanes decals to 3+ carpools, South Florida vanpools and hybrids
• Developing a webinar to explain the 95 Express Lanes to employers and how they can help their employees get to work quickly and efficiently
• Hosting a 95 Express Lanes section on the SFCS website with online registration forms and interactive maps
• Informing employees about the Miami-Dade Transit 95 Express bus routes and new schedules
• Providing 95 Express Lanes construction updates to employers that will be impacted in the congested corridor

For more information or to set up a meeting with SFCS, call 1-800-234-RIDE today!