Highway 97 HOV Lanes

Opens September 20, 2009

The new curbside HOV lanes run eastbound and westbound along Harvey Avenue from Water Street to Highway 33. A westbound lane has been added to create three lanes in each direction. The diamond symbol HOV Diamond Symbol as well as overhead signage will designate the HOV lanes.

  Hov lanes                 New Transit Stops    

Highway 97 Transportation Improvements

In addition to the new HOV lanes, the following improvements have been made along Highway 97:

  • High efficiency illumination to improve visibility while conserving energy
  • Complete eastbound and westbound sidewalk network connections to city pedestrian and cycling networks
  • Six transit pullouts (three in each direction)
  • Traffic signal upgrades to permit more efficient bus service along the urban corridor
  • Intersection improvements
  • Roadway resurfacing
  • Curb and gutter improvements