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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2G-24. Example of Signing for the Intermediate Entry to, Egress from, and End of Access-Restricted Priced Managed Lanes

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Figure 2G-24. Example of Signing for the Intermediate Entry to, Egress from, and End of Access-Restricted Priced Managed Lanes

This figure shows an example of signing for the intermediate entry to, egress from, and end of access-restricted priced managed lanes.

A legend shows an arrow indicating the direction of travel on the highway.

The figure shows one direction of travel on segments of a vertical highway with three general purpose lanes. They are shown as separated from each other by broken white lines. The direction of travel is from the bottom to the top of the figure. A managed lane is shown on the left, separated from the general purpose lanes by two segments of barrier, buffer, or contiguous access prohibition. At the top of the figure, the managed lane tapers to the right and ends.

The managed lane is shown with the word "EXPRESS" marked in white on the road surface.

Two footnotes are shown that apply to many of the signs:

Footnote 1. All vehicles must have a registered ETC account. Toll discounts or exemptions through a registration program might be applicable for certain vehicles.

Footnote 2. All vehicles except HOV must have a registered ETC account. If registration is required for non-toll travel by HOV traffic, case (1) signing shall be used.

A series of 12 signs (and alternates) are shown, from the bottom to the top of the figure, all of which are shown as mounted to over the leftmost general purpose lane, except as otherwise noted:

  • At the bottom of the figure, the first sign is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign. It is shown at a dimensioned distance of ½ mile MIN. in advance of the fourth sign. The top part of the sign is shown as a purple panel with an Toll Pass logo to the left of the word "ONLY" in black on a white rectangle. This panel is shown above a horizontal white line that extends from the left border to the right border. Below this dividing line, the words "EXPRESS LANE ENTRANCE" are shown on three lines above the words "1 MILE." A smaller horizontal rectangular yellow plaque with a black border and the word "LEFT" in black is shown above the top left side of the sign. Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of the sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as the same except instead of the Toll Pass logo and the word "ONLY," a white panel is shown at the top of the sign with the purple Toll Pass logo to the left of the word "OR" on the top line and the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" on the second line. Footnote 2 applies to this sign.
  • The second sign is shown at a dimensioned distance of 800 ft. MIN. beyond the first sign and is labeled "optional." It is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with white letters and a white border. At the top of the sign, a red and blue Interstate shield for I-495 is shown to the left of the word "VIA" on one line. Under this legend, a horizontal white line extends from the left border to the right border, separating the sign into two horizontal portions. A vertical white line extends from the horizontal dividing line to the bottom border, separating the lower part of the sign into two parts. In the lower left portion of the sign, the words "EXPRESS LANE" are shown on two lines above a changeable message, represented by a black rectangle with the numeral "32" composed of white dots, to the left of the word "MIN." In the lower right portion of the sign, the words "LOCAL LANES" are shown on two lines above a changeable message, represented by a black rectangle with the numeral "46" composed of white dots, to the left of the word "MIN." Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of the sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The words "HOV 2+" in large letters are shown above the words "2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE" on two lines. Footnote 2 applies to this sign.  
  • The third sign is shown at a dimensioned distance of 800 ft. MIN beyond the second sign and 800 ft. MIN. in advance of the fourth sign. It is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A green panel with a white border is shown at the top of the sign with the words "EXPRESS LANE" in white. Below this panel, a purple Toll Pass logo is shown to the left of the word "ONLY" on the top line. On the middle line, the word "TO" is shown to the left of a black square with a white disk and the numeral "128" in black to the left of a changeable message, represented by a black rectangle with the message "$.50" in white. On the bottom line, the word "TO" is shown to the left of a red and blue Interstate shield for I-495 to the left of a changeable message, represented by a black rectangle with the message "$2.00" in white. Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of the sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as the same except it is noted as a R3-48a sign and the word "TOLL" is shown to the right of the EZ Pass logo instead of the word "ONLY" and a horizontal black line is shown extending from the left border to the right border, separating the sign into two horizontal portions. Below this dividing line, the words "HOV 2+ NO TOLL" are shown on one line. Footnote 2 applies to this sign.
  • The fourth and fifth signs are shown at a dimensioned distance of 1/2 mi. in advance of the seventh sign. The fourth sign is shown to the left of the managed lane, mounted on the support of the fifth sign. It is shown as a vertical rectangular green sign with the words "LOCAL EXITS" are shown above the numeral "2" in black on a white disk above the words "1/2 MILE."
  • The fifth sign is shown as identical to the first except the words "1/2 MILE" are shown instead of the words "1 MILE." Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of the sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as identical to the first alternate sign except the words "1/2 MILE" are shown instead of the words "1 MILE." Footnote 2 applies to this sign.
  • The sixth sign is shown at a dimensioned distance of 800 ft. to 1/4 mi. beyond the fifth sign. It is shown as the same as the third sign but is labeled "optional." Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as identical to the alternate third sign but is labeled "optional." Footnote 2 applies to this sign. Below these signs, the word "OR" is shown and a third sign. This sign is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with white letters and a white border. At the top of the sign, the words "EXPRESS LANE EXITS" are shown on one line. Underneath these words, a horizontal white line extends from the left border to the right border, separating the sign into two horizontal portions. In the lower portion of the sign, a black numeral "128 is shown on a white disk to the left of the numeral "4" on the top line. On the middle line, the words "Beacon St" are shown to the left of the numeral "8." On the bottom line, a red and blue Interstate shield for I-495 is shown to the left of the numeral "15" The three numerals are shown with the final digit aligned vertically near the right edge of the sign. It is labeled "optional," and footnote 1 or 2 applies to this sign.  
  • The seventh sign is shown mounted to the left of the managed lane at the point where the first barrier ends. It is shown as identical to the fourth sign except a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right is shown instead of the words "1/2 MILE."
  • The eighth sign assembly is shown where a dashed white line is shown marked on the pavement between the end of the first barrier and the beginning of the second. It is shown at a point 0.25 L to 0.5 L in advance of the 9th sign, where L equals the distance from the end of the first barrier to the start of the second barrier. The sign assembly is shown as identical to the first sign assembly except a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the left is shown to the left of the legend instead of the words "1 MILE." Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as identical to the first alternate except a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the left is shown to the left of the legend instead of the words "1 MILE." Footnote 2 applies to this sign.
  • The ninth sign is shown mounted over the managed lane at the beginning of the second barrier. This sign is shown as a R3-44 square white sign with a black border and legend. A purple Toll Pass logo is shown on the top line, the word "ONLY" is shown on the middle line, and a short downward-pointing arrow is centered on the bottom line. Footnote 1 applies to this sign. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This sign is shown as a R3-44a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A purple Toll Pass logo is shown to the left of the word "OR" on the top line, the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" are shown on the middle line, and a downward-pointing black arrow is centered on the bottom line. Footnote 2 applies to this sign.
  • The 10th sign is shown mounted on the front of the second barrier. It is shown as a vertical rectangular green sign with a white border and legend. The words "EXPRESS LANE" are shown on two lines above a short diagonal arrow pointing down and to the left. A note states: "Barrier-separated facilities only."
  • The 11th sign is shown to the left of the managed lane at a dimensioned distance of ½ mile in advance of the 12th sign. It is shown as a vertical rectangular white R3-42a sign with a black border and legend. The words "EXPRESS LANE ENDS 1/2 MILE" are shown on four lines.
  • The 12th sign is shown mounted over the managed lane at the end of the second barrier. It is shown as a horizontal rectangular white R3-45 sign with a black border and legend. The words "EXPRESS LANE ENDS" are shown on three lines.

Several notes are included:

  1. Geometry is for illustrative purposes only.
  2. The minimum vehicle occupancy requirement and hours of operation on the sign may vary for each facility.
  3. See Sections Chapter 3D for pavement markings.
  4. Warning signs not shown.

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