Toll revenue from the 395 Express Lanes to support mass transit and multimodal improvements in Northern Virginia

October 18, 2019

The express version

  • $18.9 million from future 395 Express Lanes toll revenue has been earmarked for mass transit and multimodal improvements
  • 10 projects will benefit from this first round of funding, which will help save commuters close to 89,000 hours of travel each year

Mass transit projects have $18.9 million coming their way thanks to the 395 Express Lanes

When the 395 Express Lanes open this November, the toll revenue will be used to help project new commuting options along I-95 and I-395. Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) just approved 10 transit and commuting projects in Northern Virginia that will be funded by the 395 tolls. That means $18.9 million dollars will be headed for programs that will improve commuting in the corridor. 

These 10 projects are expected to move an additional 700 people through the I-395/95 corridor each day, and save commuters almost 89,000 hours each year. 

Most of the first round of funding (around $17.5 million) will support new or enhanced bus services, with the rest going toward programs or services that encourage alternative travel modes, like carpooling.  

The 395 Express Lanes will give $15M each year for transit and multimodal improvements. The first payment will offer new and enhanced bus service via DASH, OmniRide and Fairfax Connector – so hop on board

This mass transit funding is part of a larger commitment by the Express Lanes to support commuters along I-95/395with $15 million in transit funding every year. 

Interested in learning more about the 395 Express Lanes and these projects? Head to www.expresslanes.com/395 for more information