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Replying to: stohl2 (Sep 21, 2006 10:55 am) back to the whole bridge tolls/ fastrak topic: (again, w/out legislative proof) ... i was told by 2 separate fastrak managers that there were no tolls, and therefore no 'special transponder' or use of hybrid transponder. however, they both said there was some confusion on the topic b/c it is such a low occurance request. but i feel the existance of two separate color stickers would support separate benefits ... and what else would there be than tolls? can't wait to find out for certain! but just throwing more speculation out there ... where are all the bay area NGV drivers at? they should know. epi |
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Replying to: stohl2 (Sep 21, 2006 10:55 am)
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Replying to: rst (Sep 22, 2006 6:03 pm) meanwhile, on the PG&E website, they list a number of incentives for NGVs, with free bridges being one of them. until i get the letter from honda, i printed this sheet out from PG&E and keep it in my glove box. i have spoken to Fastrak and the DMV so many times that my head hurts thinking about it, and after all the talking, i've distilled three things: 1) nobody talks to eachother in these organizations  2) there is no bridge toll for the GX during carpool hours (you must have the stickers) 3) there is no 'special' transponder or need to have a hyrid transponder. you may choose to have Fastrak for times in which you are outside of carpool hours, but having a hybrid version is mute as you'll never be using the flyover outside of carpool hours. i received my stickers w/out a fastrak acct open for this car, but DID include a lengthy letter 'enlightening' them to these facts. i also put my phone number and demanded they call me if there is still confusion, rather than mailing it back to me 2 wks later. it worked. i see several GXs up here on my commute ... haven't you folks done the leg work on this long ago?? what was your results?? epi
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Replying to: epnfrn (Nov 01, 2006 7:32 am) Did you ever get clarification regarding no bridge toll during carpool hours or 24/7? Also how did you apply for the stickers before you got the plates? I thought you needed the plate number on the application form? |
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Replying to: ikir (Aug 18, 2007 9:03 pm) i waited until i got my plates before applying, and though i've heard of people applying prior to that, i thing you're lucky if that works. i, like many people, got rejected the first time i applied for stickers. i highly recommend writing a letter to include with your app describing in clear terms that this is not a hybrid, but rather an alternative fuel vehicle, and therefore gets the white/silver stickers ... and does not require a fastrak account. i also would include your telephone and email info and request they contact you with any problems/questions rather than send it back to you by mail, adding weeks to your journey. i'll happily email you the letter i sent (that worked for me, and a colleague of mine with a GX). where do you live and work (areas, not necessarily companies) ... i'll happily give you tips on fill stations , etc. epi (brian) |
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Replying to: epnfrn (Aug 18, 2007 11:23 pm)  comcast.net Thanks |
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Replying to: epnfrn (Aug 18, 2007 11:23 pm) |
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Replying to: epnfrn (Aug 18, 2007 11:23 pm) Epi, have you actually used the HOV lane w/o fastrack on any of the bay area bridges outside commute hours? How often? Have you ever been sent a violation, or are they letting you get away with it? I went over the Carquinez bridge last Saturday but was too chicken to go through the HOV lane without a fastrack.
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