High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

What Are HOV Lanes and Where Are They Located?

HOV lanes are dedicated lanes to be used exclusively by vehicles with two or more people--including buses, carpools and vanpools. HOV lanes are in Las Vegas on U.S. 95 from Ann Road to the Spaghetti Bowl and on I-15 from the Spaghetti Bowl to Silverado Ranch Boulevard. HOV lanes can reduce travel time compared to general-purpose lanes and can move substantially more commuters than general-purpose lanes.

What Are the Benefits of HOV Lanes?

HOV lanes can reduce peak-period travel time compared to general-purpose lanes and can move substantially more commuters than general-purpose lanes. HOV lane users experience less congestion, arriving at their destinations more quickly than those who do not carpool. It also costs less to ride a bus or to share a ride than to drive alone every day. Other benefits include a more reliable commute and less stress. The community also benefits. HOV lanes provide a better use of infrastructure and can serve more people than general-purpose lanes.

What you need to know about the new HOV system:

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