Support efforts to exclude Interstate 80 from express lane consideration
In Plain English
Assembly Bill 74 could allow express lanes on Interstate 80 through Contra Costa County. Express lanes charge drivers fees to use faster-moving lanes during rush hour. The city opposes this unless the bill changes to protect local communities from increased traffic impacts.
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Votes
Adopted Resolution No. 60-09
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 74, which would allow paid express lanes on Interstate 80 through Contra Costa County. Express lanes let drivers pay fees to use faster-moving lanes during rush hour traffic. The city's opposition isn't absolute—they would support the bill if it's modified to include stronger protections against increased traffic being diverted onto local streets. This represents typical council unity on governance matters, as all members historically support the vast majority of such items.
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