How Do Toll Rates Work on the 95 Express?

Toll rates on the 95 Express are based on the traffic conditions of the express lanes only, and not on the conditions of the local lanes.  Roadway monitors placed on the project limits of the highway provide continuous information about how many vehicles are in the express lanes; how fast they are going; and how close together they are. This information is used to determine whether tolls go up or down to provide the best conditions possible.  As the express lanes become more congested, toll rates increase. As the congestion goes down, toll rates decrease. This is called "Dynamic Tolling."

Additionally, it is important to note that the facility, like any other road can only carry a certain amount of vehicles at one time.  Conditions with high tolls and low speeds may not be avoidable in the future if everybody chooses to use the highway at the same time. That is why one of the main goals of the 95 Express is to encourage carpooling and transit usage to increase the number of people traveling through the corridor, while reducing the total number of vehicles and improve mobility

Click here to view a summary of the weekly toll rates to determine the best time to travel on I-95 and/or use 95 Express.  You may also call 5-1-1 1or log onto www.fl511.com to learn about real-time traffic conditions and determine if the 95 Express is the best option for making your trip before leaving for your destination.    

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

THE NORTHBOUND ENTRANCE TO 95 EXPRESS has moved south!

The entrance into the northbound express lanes was relocated to its permanent location, about one mile south of State Road 112. Drivers should be aware of this new traffic pattern and decide before they drive to stay left to use the express lanes or stay right to use the local lanes.

95 Commuter Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) provides a fast and convenient service for commuters between Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Three new routes provide direct express service to downtown Miami, making use of the 95 Express lanes. Commuters travel on brand new, Wi-Fi accessible, hybrid articulated buses. The new express routes are funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.

Commuters can start at three locations in Broward County:

Pines Boulevard/Flamingo Road     |    Sheridan Street/I-95     |   Broward Blvd./I-95

EXISTING EXPRESS LANES - PHASE 1A:

Northbound:

The Florida Department of Transportation opened the northbound express lanes for tolling between I-195 / S.R. 112 and NW 151st Street in December 2008.

Users of I-95 – both those using the express lanes and the general purpose lanes – have benefited from significant performance improvements along the corridor in Miami-Dade County.  Before 95 Express, the general purpose lanes and the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were operating at below 20 MPH during the peak period in the peak direction.  With the opening of Phase 1A, users have seen their travel times reduced and operating speeds for all users dramatically improved to over 40 MPH in the general purpose lanes and 55 MPH in the new express lanes.

The “Tolling & Typical Toll Rates” section on this site provides a breakdown of recent toll rates with associated times of day.  These do not guarantee future toll rates, but give a general sense of how tolls vary throughout the day.  Actual tolls at any particular time are based on traffic conditions.

eXISITNG EXPRESS LANES - PHASE 1B:

Southbound:

This phase included building two southbound express lanes between Miami Gardens Drive / NE 183th Street and S.R. 836. The new express lanes, commonly known as High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes, replaced the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane in this area.

Express lanes are separated from general purpose lanes by plastic poles. Plastic Pole installation in the southbound express lanes was completed in December, 2009 and electronic toll collection began on January 15, 2010. Express Bus service between Miami-Dade and Broward Counties began on January 25, 2010.

Northbound:

Phase 1B also included extending the length of the northbound express lanes by relocating the northbound entrance. It has been relocated approximately one mile south of its former location, closer to I-395/S.R. 836 and downtown Miami.