AB 1224 Summary

• Extends authorization for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to operate a high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes demonstration program on State Highway Routes 10 and 110 until January 15, 2015 (previously authorized until January 15, 2013).

• Requires LACMTA and the Department of Transportation to submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature by December 31, 2014, including program summary, user survey, impacts on carpoolers, revenues generated, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.

• Mandates LACMTA to assess impacts on low-income commuters and provide mitigation measures such as reduced toll charges and toll credits for transit users.

• Allows single-occupant vehicles to use HOV lanes under conditions determined by LACMTA, with toll amounts set by LACMTA after a public hearing held at least 30 days prior to setting or increasing tolls.

• Requires all revenue from the demonstration program to be used exclusively in the same corridor for high-occupancy vehicle facilities and transit service improvements, with administrative expenses capped at 3 percent of revenues.