CA SB1298

Extends indefinitely the high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane program on State Highway Routes 10 and 110 in Los Angeles County, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), previously set to expire January 15, 2015.

Allows single-occupant vehicles and non-compliant vehicles to use HOT lanes for a fee determined by LACMTA, while maintaining electronic transponder requirements for high-occupancy vehicles.

Requires agreements between LACMTA, the Department of Transportation, and California Highway Patrol specifying obligations, liabilities, enforcement procedures, and reimbursement of state agencies from toll revenues for program implementation and highway maintenance.

Mandates remaining toll revenues be used exclusively in the corridor where generated for HOT facilities, transportation improvements, and transit service, with LACMTA administrative expenses capped at 3 percent of revenues.

Requires LACMTA to provide mitigation measures including reduced tolls and transit credits for low-income commuters and report to the Legislature by January 31, 2015 on program impacts, usage, revenues, and effects on traffic and emissions.