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    Which Way, L.A.?

    MTA Fast Lanes Are So Successful They’re Slowing Down

    Toll lanes on the 110 Freeway are supposed to speed up rush-hour traffic by charging more when the road gets more congested. But the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says they're becoming a victim of their own success . So many drivers pay the maximum of $1.40 a mile that the toll lanes are slowing down.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 24, 2015 • 1 min read

    Toll lanes on the 110 Freeway are supposed to speed up rush-hour traffic by charging more when the road gets more congested. But the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says they're becoming a victim of their own success. So many drivers pay the maximum of $1.40 a mile that the toll lanes are slowing down. Shahrzad Amiri is project manager for Metro's ExpressLanes.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Shahrzad Amiri

      Metro

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