Carpool Lanes to Open to All in OC?

A controversial plan to let solo drivers use carpool lanes on all freeways in Orange County during off-peak hours was endorsed Monday by county planners, sending the proposal to Caltrans for consideration, reports the Los Angeles Times.

At the same time, the Orange County Transportation Authority asked Caltrans for permission to let drivers who use carpool lanes pull in and out of the lanes as they wish. Typically, motorists can enter and exit the lanes only at designated spots.

Liberalizing carpool rules has been a recent theme of transportation planners in Orange County, who are looking for creative ways to ease freeway congestion.

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