What is it? How does it work?

How to open an account:

Current Hours:

MnPASS is designed for solo drivers to be able to use the HOV lane by paying an electronic toll. Its purpose is to maintain traffic flow and alleviate congestion. If you drive alone and want a more convenient and predictable trip, open a MnPASS account and start using the MnPASS Express Lanes.

Carpoolers still ride Free
Transit buses, carpools and motorcycles can use the MnPASS Express Lanes for free. MnPASS users can use the lanes during the designated hours.

Truckers
Small, two-axle trucks weighing less than 26,000 pounds will also be able to use the lanes by opening a MnPASS account.

Wondering how 35W will look? Check out this video!

Flexible - just like you are

• When traffic or time is against you - choose to use MnPASS
• When driving with a friend - use the lanes for free.
• Driving another car - take your MnPASS transponder with you.
• Solo drivers must have a properly mounted MnPASS transponder and a valid MnPass account.
• Drivers may not cross the double white lines and must access the MnPASS lane at the entry/exit points in the corridor.

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Easy as 1-2-3:
1. Open a MnPASS account

• Tolls are pre-paid and deducted from your balance
• Funds transfer automatically from your charge account
• Statements are available on-line

• Mounts easily to your windshield
• Take it with you when driving another car
• Remove it from the clip when riding with a friend and pay no toll

3. Choose how much to spend
Fees are based on traffic levels in the express lanes to ensure traffic flows 50-55 miles per hour. Tolls also depend on where you enter and exit and the length of your trip.

• Fees are posted on overhead signs at entrances
• There is a monthly fee of $1.50 for each MnPASS transponder being leased.
• Cancel anytime - your account balance will be refunded. (How do I close my account?)

Where else is MnPASS?

MnPASS is also on I-394! You can use the same transponder on both roadways!

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Monday through Friday - 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The lane will be open to general traffic the rest of each week day and on weekends.

Starting in September of 2009, the Northbound and Southbound sections of I-35W south of I-494 and the Northbound section of I-35W at 42nd Street will be open for tolling. The hours will be as follows:

• Northbound from TH 13 to Hwy 62 will be tolled from 6am to 10am.

• Northbound from 42nd Street to downtown will always be tolled.

• Southbound from I-494 to TH 13 will be tolled from 2pm to 7pm.

In the fall of 2010 the Crosstown Project will be complete. At that time the hours will be as follows:

• Northbound from TH 13 to Hwy 62 will be tolled from 6am to 10am.


• Northbound from Hwy 62 to downtown will be tolled from 6am to 10am and 2pm to 7pm.


• Southbound from 42nd Street to I-494 will be tolled from 6am to 10am and 2pm to 7pm.


• Southbound from I-494 to TH 13 will be tolled from 2pm to 7pm.

The Priced Dynamic Shoulder Lane (PDSL) on I-35W that runs Northbound from 42nd Street to downtown Minneapolis is always tolled.

The MnPASS rate signs will read "OPEN" when the lane is open to general traffic. The signs will show a price when tolling is in effect. At certain times the MnPASS rate signs will read "$ AT 42ND" (or different street) which indicates that tolling will begin at 42nd Street.

General traffic that intends to use the "OPEN" lanes must access the MnPASS lane at the entry/exit points in the corridor. By state law, traffic cannot cross double white lines. Violators face a $142 fine.

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