HOV/HOT Express Lanes
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicle. HOT stands for High
Occupancy Toll. Both refer to a barrier-separated lane in the middle of
I-45, Hwy. 59 and Hwy. 290. The lane runs in one direction, but it’s
reversible depending on time of day. In the mornings, vehicles travel
toward downtown Houston. In the afternoons, they travel away from
downtown. Lane usage, and whether or not a toll is required, depends
on the freeway you’re using, time of day and total number of people in
your vehicle.
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