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Capt. Herb Answers Top Questions
Peach Pass is a small, thin electronic toll collection device, similar to the GA Cruise Card, that adheres to a vehicle’s windshield or front bumper. The Peach Pass is connected to an account established with the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) and automatically deducts proper tolls when used on the I-85 Express Lanes or GA 400. It is a safe, secure, and convenient option that eliminates the need to stop at a tollbooth. Who needs to register for a Peach Pass? Will my Peach Pass work on both the I-85 Express Lanes and GA 400 toll road? Will my GA 400 Cruise Card work on both the I-85 Express Lanes and GA 400 toll road? Who do I contact with questions about the Peach Pass or I-85 Express Lanes? | How Do I Get A Peach Pass? That's easy. Customers are able to set up Peach Pass accounts and receive Peach Pass transponders by visiting the Peach Pass website at www.peachpass.com or by contacting the Peach Pass Customer Service Center at 1-855-PCH-PASS (724-7277). Peach Pass transponders can be used on the I-85 Express Lanes after they open later this summer. Motorists can also sign-up in person at one of the two Department of Driver Services locations at 2211 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross and 310 Hurricane Shoals Road, NE, Lawrenceville.
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How Does the Peach Pass Work? Just pop it onto your windshield - and GO. The Peach Pass lets you choose to access the I-85 Express Lanes whenever you need to, and you only pay a toll when you actually use it. | Peach Pass Pricing Toll rates are set at .10 cents to .90 cents per mile. The average price will vary based on traffic in the Express Lanes and the general purpose lanes. Based on a traffic study conducted to estimate user demand, an average trip of between six and seven miles would cost in the range of $0.60 to $6.00 depending on congestion. |
Will Everyone Pay for Express Lane Use? No. Registered accounts for transit, carpools with three or more occupants, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) with the proper AFV license plate (does not include hybrid vehicles) will be able to use the Express Lanes without paying a toll. Vehicles that do not meet occupancy requirements (less than three occupants) will be able to use the Express Lanes by paying a toll. The toll rate will be adjusted up and down to ensure free-flowing traffic and reliable trip times in the Express Lanes. Drivers will be informed of the cost before they enter the Express Lanes, allowing them to make an informed choice about whether or not using the lanes makes sense for them. Travel in the adjacent general purpose lanes will remain toll-free for drivers at all times.
 | Capt. Herb talks with the Toll Authority Listen to Captain Herb as he talks with the Toll Authority about the Peach Pass. Listen to Part 1 |
The I-85 Express Lanes are High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes that allow registered transit, three or more person carpools, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) with the proper AFV license plate (does not include hybrid vehicles) to use the lanes toll-free. Vehicles with fewer than three occupants, including solo drivers, will be able to choose whether to use the general purpose lanes or pay for a more reliable trip in the Express Lanes. Vehicles with 2+ axle and/or 6+ wheels will not be allowed in the Express Lanes as is the case today. Based on the number of vehicles using the Express Lanes, tolls will vary to keep the lanes free-flowing, even during the height of rush hour.
