What are managed lanes and how are they used?
Managed lanes are used in conjunction with general purpose lanes to improve traffic flow on the overall highway system and are restricted based on occupancy, tolls and/or vehicle classification. Types of managed lanes include: High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV); High Occupancy Toll (HOT); Truck Only Lanes (TOL); Truck Only Toll (TOT); and Express Toll Lanes (ETL).