Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Jan. 4, 2026

Thanks to Caltrans for revisiting new carpool hours

I am writing in regard to the article published Dec. 19 with the headline “North Bay to see reduced carpool lane hours.” I hope that Caltrans officials will see this. I want them to know I am thrilled to read that they are going to rethink the recently expanded high-occupancy vehicle lane hours on Highway 101 in Marin and Sonoma counties.

I’ve been driving, usually solo, from Marin to Sebastopol once a week for many years. No, I cannot take the train where I am going.