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Save Time and Money with FasTrak

Save Time and Money with FasTrak

If the stress of sitting in stop-and-go traffic on I-15 or I-805 wasn’t enough, gas prices recently topped $4 per gallon, which is sure to get your blood pressure going every time you fill up the tank.

We’ve all heard tips about how to conserve gas by driving at a consistent speed, or turning your car off if you’re parked for more than a minute. These are great tips for saving money on gas, but what about the other costs incurred as a result of stop-and-go traffic? If you frequently drive during congested traffic times, your car probably requires maintenance more often, such as oil changes or break repair. 

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One way San Diego drivers can save money on gas and avoid unnecessary wear and tear on their cars is to take advantage of FasTrak®. Put traffic in your rear view mirror when you mount a FasTrak transponder on your windshield and get where you need to be, when you need to be there. FasTrak customers save time, money, and stress when they “Kiss Traffic Goodbye” on the South Bay Expressway (SBX) and I-15 Express Lanes.

South Bay Expressway is a 10-mile stretch of State Route 125 that runs through eastern Chula Vista between Otay Mesa Road and State Route 54. It is the fastest and easiest route for South County drivers to get to Chula Vista, East County, Downtown, Otay Mesa, or Mexico. Plus, FasTrak customers save up to 80% off the cash or credit tolls.

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The I-15 Express Lanes provide 20 miles of congestion-free travel from State Route 163 in San Diego to State Route 78 in Escondido. Solo drivers can take advantage of the lanes by opening a FasTrak account. Carpools, vanpools, certain zero-emission vehicles, motorcycles, and MTS Premium Express Buses can use the lanes for free.

To make commuting as stress-free as possible, FasTrak transponders automatically deduct the correct toll as drivers pass by tollbooths and under gantries.

Visit KissTrafficGoodbye.com to open an account and get ready to save time, money, and stress on your daily commute. Open a new account or add a transponder by June 15 for a chance to win $100 in toll credits.*

*Terms and conditions apply.

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