HOV lane
The Texas Department of Transportation has proposed allowing single occupant vehicles to travel in the existing HOV lanes on I-635 from US 75 to I-30 – for a fee. The proposed project would create “express lanes” and collect tolls on single occupant vehicles along that stretch of LBJ, which cuts through Lake Highlands’ northern edge.
The project will cost $9 million, with construction to begin in 2015 and last about one year.
TXDOT will host a public meeting tonight to discuss the changes, which will include construction of toll gantries, signage, and pavement widening to permit enforcement. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Walnut Hill Lane. Maps and schematics will be available for viewing. To learn more, you can visit the TXDOT website here.
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Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.
