What is it? How does it work?

How to open an account:

Current Tolling 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.

• 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.

• Tolls average $1 - $4 during rush hours (maximum of $8)
• 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?)
  

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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.

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.

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.

The Reversible section of the MnPASS system on I-394 which lies between Hwy 100 and I-94 is always tolled. The Reversible may have a special schedule based on events occurring downtown. Click here to view the Reversible schedule.

• The reversible lanes will operate to the East from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. at which time it will be closed to all traffic for the directional change.
• The reversible lanes will operate to the West from 2 p.m. until 5 a.m. at which time it will be closed to all traffic for the directional change.
• On the weekends, the lanes will be switched back to the East at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
  • As there is today, there may be special events that dictate switching the reversible lanes to the West direction. When this is done, they will remain in that direction until the weekday directional change prior to the East opening at 6:00 a.m.

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

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