From the government (yech!). The contract is for study only and seeks to find the proper planning for venture capital in transportation innovation. Dated May, 2009; it must be part of the stimulus package.
Also I learned about HOT lanes:
"HOT lanes are tolled lanes that operate alongside existing highway lanes to provide users with a faster and more reliable travel option. Buses, carpools (HOV-3), motorcycles and emergency vehicles will have free access to HOT lanes. Drivers with fewer than three occupants can choose to pay to access the lanes.Tolls for the HOT lanes will change according to traffic conditions to regulate demand for the lanes and keep them congestion free - even during peak hours."
They are really car pool lanes that single drivers can still use with a toll. HOT lanes can be used easily by driverless PodVehicles.
HOT lanes are coming to California.
"Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico’s bill to create a Bay Area express lane network that would give solo drivers the option of paying a toll to use lanes in which carpools and buses travel for free passed the state Assembly today 58 to 18 with bipartisan support."
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