19-01 Atlanta: I-75 ExpressLanes - The Tollercoaster

[@strayansnoipa6597]

I am glad to see that you are finally back, thumbs up as always!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@CB-vm4ei]

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[@CB-vm4ei]

Jaden P The male speaker and founder of 504RoadTrips lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. The fans of the Falcons and Saints have been very contested with a possible Saints appearance in Super Bowl LIII for the past few months.

[@vikingsbuckeyesfan]

CB4116 I get what you mean by the Falcons vs Saints comparison for Freewayjim vs 504RoadTrips.😎

[@danielwestfall9578]

If nothing else, I love the music selection in this one. Very relaxing and perfect for a rainy afternoon drive. Keep all hands and feet inside until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Thank you for riding the Tollercoaster. Great video, Jim.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you Daniel, as we were filming this, my son and I both knew what kind of music should be used, thanks for watching!

[@Cha0862]

Yeah, the music is so relaxing.

[@ayushanand2901]

This channel is pure heaven in this hell called Earth..... Love your vids jim!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much for that, glad you enjoy it.

[@agent807]

I've only recently discovered this channel and I must say that I did not know there was content to satisfy my love of highways, freeways, expressways, and interstates until know. The routes, the music, the information and of course the drives are all top notch. Thank you for these videos. Now, I must find a new four wheeled road warrior for drives like these.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching, appreciate the comment.

[@adeiln.]

Man, I've been wanting to go on these since FOREVER! Now I can see what it's like without even leaving my home! Great job! 👍

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, they are pretty fun to drive so I hope you get to do that.

[@gootchie]

Nothing like a foggy, drizzly morning in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. And a perfect soundtrack to set the mood as well.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@alldat06]

You're vids are such a relaxation tool. Keep up the good work.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@expresswayjess]

I've been watching for about ten years... Very impressive!!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@littletrickster5053]

Good to c ya back. I've been waiting on your new adventures. Love all your videos. Thanks. 😘

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@DrDoom-wo8hb]

Nice job FreewayJim! Loved the rainy weather setting and how you chose the right song for the atmosphere.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you Jolly, glad you "got" what I was going for with the soundtrack.

[@FireboltPrime]

Another year another season, glad to see you back

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@cjs121675]

Finally had a chance to check it out! Nice updating to the freeways in Atlanta- very nice ride and was a fun ride- and it does deserve the name tollercoaster! Looking forward to seeing what else you produce in 2019! Sorry about the delay in watching- had a busy few days and all! Nice ride and it was worth the wait to watch it uninterrupted and without worrying about anything!

[@Freewayjim]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@wb3616]

Great to see the express lanes finally finished! I can’t wait to take a look when I drive through ATL in April. Glad to see you back and great video as always!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

Thank you for sharing that! I use to visit Atlanta often, been a while though :(

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

Freewayjim oh, you’ll ALWAYS have a viewer/fan here!!

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

And your channel has also introduced me to some GREAT music! Like this one right here.. about to KZbin her. And the “Little L” song in your 65-N/Lville video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Also waiting for you to use a Madonna song in one of your videos??!? Like “Ray of Light” would be a good one for a FAST moving city for example.. keep doing what your doing Jimmy!! And stay safe and ALERT out there on the road 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Freewayjim]

@@JUSAGUYNKY Thank you very much, glad you found some tunes you liked along the way.

[@MissRobbiOKC]

Love the music! You find some great stuff!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@11LK]

We missed your videos. Cool video , proper nice music as always. Thx.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much for that!

[@JJAcrosstheUSA]

This is on my to do list next time I’m down there!! Nice work, thanks for the tour!!!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@JohnH-os6id]

Nicely done as always, Jim. We truly appreciate your time and terrific efforts to put these Video PERFECTIONS together. Hope all is well with you and thanks!!!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much for the kind comment.

[@compdude100]

Great video, even with the rain! This road sure lives up to its name.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@HHoef]

Thanks for covering this! I saw on GoogleMaps that this project was finished but the satellite images didnt give me a clue on how it actually turned out. Seems like an awesome ride!

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

I love your videos! Used to visit Atlanta a lot have always love driving the highways there if the traffics moving, of course! #safedriving

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidbosley7126]

very nice video jim i have seen your other videos years ago when i was little and i loved your videos and your channel and i'm really glad your back i have seen the construction of the express lanes years ago during our previous vacations and it took a couple of years to be finished and the construction of it on your older videos were great for your ride in atlanta years ago i'm so glad your back after months ago.

[@eastmelbournewx]

YESSS, I’ve been waiting for this, great job!!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@601TRAVELS]

Haven't had the pleasure of paying for this new piece of highway, yet.. I'll have to remember the tollercoaster name, reminds me of my drives through Chicago.

[@SebastianMartinez460]

I love this music.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, glad to hear it!

[@gabrielmcdougald5250]

I can't believe I'm born in 2000 and didn't know a thing about this song until now

[@wadeforlife1]

Me too lol, also rise up.

[@countenanceblog]

FWJ, FTW.

[@westleyramon5787]

a trick : watch movies at flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies recently.

[@jaredzayden4327]

@Westley Ramon Yea, been using Flixzone for since december myself =)

[@briarashton4388]

@Westley Ramon Yup, I've been using flixzone for years myself :D

[@ignaciosergio5878]

@Westley Ramon Yea, I have been watching on flixzone for since november myself :D

[@JumboMutumbo]

Last time I came down through there was 2017 and construction was fooouuuulllllleeeeed up. Looks good.

[@Garrettb214]

Great video! I enjoyed watching it! If only it wasn't raining... The view is great from the lanes over Canton Road Connector!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, that was my only opportunity over the holidays to get it, sometimes you have to make the best of it.

[@Garrettb214]

@@Freewayjim Yeah, definitely. It seems to rain almost every day in Atlanta recently

[@cabasse_music]

i've been meaning to pick up this record. haven't heard this in years... great tune.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, the whole album is pretty good imo.

[@CheeseMasterSports]

Enjoyed this very much! I'll have to make it back down to Atlanta sometime soon, great vid as always

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@yodadog54]

Tollercoaster sounds like a fun ride! Planning on a visit to the Midwest soon? Wisconsin finished the rebuild of the Zoo Interchange (I-94/41/894/US-41/45) in Milwaukee, WI from the dinosaur it was into a impressive four level stack interchange, and several of the neighboring interchanges for the major arteries in the area. Worth a visit to see!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching, but sorry, no plans on coming to the midwest anytime soon.

[@socarboy]

Great video despite the weather conditions; well you and I had one thing in common that day (Dec 16th) with me; we were both filming road video in Georgia, albeit opposite ends of the Peach State. I'm looking forward to driving the "Tollercoaster" myself visiting family in Cobb; looking forward to your 2019 season!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@florencechestnut2270]

Rainy day in Georgia! Another awesome ride thanks freeway :)

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@MrJamesgrate]

Wow, another stunning and pleasurable ride, too bad the weather was not being cooperative on that day. You pretty much drive the speed limit that I can observe from your videos, but I was clutching my seat as I watched the two other vehicles pass you as if you where standing still, that is most definitely a prime example of how you should not drive on wet pavement! You delivered another great video Jim!!!!👍👍👍

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you James, I was about 5-7 above the speed limit for the most part, but yeah those guys took me by surprise a bit...it's a rainy Sunday Morning, what's the hurry?

[@mccunicano]

I'm glad to finally get around to watching this. The video has me amped for the next time I can come back to Atlanta. I'll be sure to hit the Tollercoaster, the extended NE Express on 85 and check out the progress on 400@285.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks and safe travels.

[@dannagy546]

What a spectacular piece of engineering! I swear so many freeways could really benefit from this type of tolled bypass.

[@Freewayjim]

Yes, it really is a nice piece of work.

[@dannagy546]

@@Freewayjim I really think the LA freeways could benefit, minus the absolutely enormous cost that it would entail for such a densely populated area

[@aerohydra3849]

@Commentor1 But the people on the regular roads would also benefit since there would be less traffic on the freeways.

[@steveland789]

Thank you for this video! It inspired me to make videos like this! I've been subscribed since 2014 or 2015

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching and good luck!

[@taykhamilton]

I pass this thing everyday and was considering getting a peach pass but it’s pointless because I only use 285 west. So it’s good to see you do this cause I was curious to see how it looked!

[@willhagler9334]

Thanks for the experience, nice drive.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, it was enjoyable in minimal traffic :)

[@derekcabanaw1789]

Happy New Year, Jim. Glad to see you back.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, Happy New Year!

[@cwhale06]

Great vid. Looks like it would be more fun in sunny weather.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, I agree.

[@MrDJViciousDelicious]

You should ride the 635 6 lane express lanes underneath the real 635. It’s a pretty cool short trip if you’re every around DFW. Nice videos.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks and I have, see video 16-40.

[@dave11686]

Awesome! Will use this to my advantage when/if I head through ATL next time!

[@ncstewart66]

Love the ride and the music!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@mdavid1955]

Very cool! Nice choice of music too!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@secordman]

I'm usually a bad passenger, but I'd happily ride shotgun with you Freeway Jim, such a smooth ride. And your music made the tollercoasting very relaxing. The tollercoaster is a bargain next to the Toronto 8-12 lane toll bypass Hwy 407 which is expensive.

[@Freewayjim]

LOL, Thank you!

[@typhoontm5444]

When 19-01 comes in January you know that a long season is ahead.

[@Freewayjim]

Not necessarily but we'll see what 2019 has in store.

[@typhoontm5444]

True.

[@jtn2002]

Whee! That was fun! I want to ride it again!

[@thesharinganknight]

Hello Jim glad to see your back😌

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@swisscheese6533]

Wow! Makes me wish I drove through Atlanta more often. I would totally get the Peach Pass, but I think I’ll just stick to the west side for now.

[@jonathanbaker4936]

Living in Wisconsin, we do not have any tolls, but I am impressed with how it turned out. Illinois Tollway needs to look at what Georgia has done.

[@Freewayjim]

Georgia plans to build more toll lanes in the Atlanta area.

[@schwenda3727]

Drove on the Tri-State a couple times last spring and I personally think they need to full-on NJTPK EVERYTHING from I-55ish to I-90. Semi volumes ALONE within a lot of the Chicagoland was nothing short of insane... DON'T even think of getting me started on the expressways within...

[@TheSjuris]

Schwenda those aren’t expressways. They are the Illinois Superspeedway. Come in 3 styles. The Northern speedway{294}, the. Northwestern Speedway(90), and the Western Speedway(88).

[@EpicThe112]

@@schwenda3727 you mean I-95 NJ Turnpike Upper West side Manhattan Washington Heights down to Florence Exit 6 63 miles of Express Local roadways. Note for Newark to Ridgefield Park section Express is Western Spur but Local Eastern Spur

[@SoundFX09]

A Fantastic way to start off Season 19. I'm surprised it was that cheap for you to use the Express Lanes. I'm guessing you drove it during a part of the day when the roads weren't too busy? Because I wouldn't be surprised if they charge more to use it during the Rush Hour Periods. As for the Term "Tollercoaster", it makes sense, but you have to remember that I-75 is sort jammed into that Area of Marietta, so It shouldn't really come as a surprise to how all over the place the Express Lanes are. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more content!

[@Garrettb214]

The lane prices don't fluctuate hardly at all. I frequent the lanes and I never see them change price any more than a 10¢ fluctuation. The lanes are never that busy, there can be times where there are a good amount of cars, but they are always moving.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, it was an early Sunday morning, the ExpressLanes on I-85 have been higher than $10 at some peak periods.

[@calebharper1590]

Great job! Great 1st video of 2019. I like the ending.😅

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@presto569]

Woah man it’s been a month. Good see you back!

[@Freewayjim]

Life happens, thanks!

[@presto569]

Freewayjim it sure does.

[@forceinfinity]

Welcome back Freewayjim. Happy 2019

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@countenanceblog]

I see that on the new BGS signage that GDOT has switched to the typical Freeway Gothic typeface.

[@idriveastationwagon1534]

When i was kid i would be fascinated by georgia's fonts on their signs.

[@Tahoe2002Md]

Tollercoaster....what a great nickname! Also kinda a shame that there is not a standardized electronic pass / toll system that can be used in all states. I know there are several different systems out there, would be great if they could all communicate with each other.

[@Freewayjim]

Yes that would be nice, maybe someday, you would think the technology is there to do that.

[@JessicaKasumi1990]

@@Freewayjim I'm sure there is Jim. But, I'm willing to bet states do it differently to keep people on their toes.

[@brianshuford3274]

If I’m not mistaken the Express lanes on I-85 S in Gwinnett and DeKalb allow you to use N.C. and FL transponders

[@Freewayjim]

@@brianshuford3274 Yes, the PeachPass is compatible with those systems, I used my PeachPass in Florida in 2017 (as seen in some of the videos).

[@Bocca013]

well here in Australia, all our toll roads on the east coast (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) are electronic and are all compatible with each other. I heard some bill passed Congress that eventually required all toll roads to be compatible with each other.

[@vikingsbuckeyesfan]

Glad to see you back!!!😎🔥

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks.

[@LOLMAN9538]

This video is what got me into this song

[@Mahoot]

Great video as always! However during the entire video I couldn’t help but wonder why on that open road the speed limit is only 55. I need to stop taking dfw’s 75 mph express lanes for granted...

[@Freewayjim]

LOL, yeah, good point.

[@user-ci9ri4fl5pBuckeyeChessie]

Yes would you would think the speed limit would be higher, than the main line I-75, so not much advantage for the extra cost for use.

[@schwenda3727]

T.J. Roble if anything, based on my observation in this vid, the express lane speed drops to 55 first thing after 575... but mainline I-75 is at 65 until just shy of the Cobb..? Bruh...

[@user-ci9ri4fl5pBuckeyeChessie]

@@schwenda3727Ok I missed that.

[@Eric-ys8do]

In the UK it would be 70mph but most people here even ignore that LOL

[@jbm71]

The interchange of I-285 and I-85 (NE of downtown) is nicknamed Spaghetti Junction. Is it time to give the Cobb Cloverleaf, the interchange of I-285 and I-75 (NW of downtown), recently expanded with the Toll Express Lanes, the nickname Linguine Junction?

[@iamme50]

I’ve been riding with you FreewayJim since 2008.

[@Freewayjim]

Awesome! Thank you for watching.

[@presto569]

I liked that gear gallery at the end!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@presto569]

Freewayjim No problem man I love your content

[@lanepyron1968]

Hi Mr. Jim! Just to start off I love your videos to death! I've always been fascinated on how roads work and now I can see everything across the USA from the comfort of my living room. I have a request and it's ok if you don't like it but I was wondering if you could do a Kansas City video. They have plenty of major interchanges and two stadiums! Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to read this! God bless. -Lane

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching Lane, I have 5 videos from KC (link attached) always do a You Tube search (Freewayjim +) if you are looking for a particular city or place. kzbin.info/aero/PL3CE10F7D86EF5D7E&app=desktop

[@TheSolarcatcher]

Great ride, especially in the rain. But the exclusive exits are a great incentive to use it. Pretty clever of GDOT.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you and I agree! and those exits made sense, busy roads with no direct access to i-75.

[@joetriolo9161]

Those two signs at 5:35...Tampa Florida? Wow that's a hike from there, no?

[@Freewayjim]

Approx 470 Miles.

[@johnnystir9796]

Welcome back to the roads, Jim!!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@lp7105]

Did this feel kind of like a small rollercoaster? There is a road called Rollercoaster in Tucson AZ, and has hard deeps, ups and curves it also it is near residential areas so, the people there wake up for sure before going to work in the morning:). Fun road!!!

[@dem20233]

I've heard this song from the movie "Obsessed "

[@dem20233]

With Idris Elba and Beyoncè Knowles

[@KCWanderlust]

I guess "or else" means that we'll have to admire it from a short distance, should 12-12-7's route bring us near (fingers crossed). What a ride! It *does* seem to resemble an amusement park thrill ride.

[@Freewayjim]

LOL, yes, you'd pay more than a $1.65, I'm sure :) Yes it is a pretty fun drive for sure.

[@joemaldonado3]

coming soon to Orlando Fla. USA !! more of these !!!

[@edkollin]

A new twist a rainy day drive and a wintertime drive.

[@Freewayjim]

We take what mother nature gives us :)

[@tjtampa214]

Light traffic on the tollercoaster. That was some fast travel. ↗️

[@Freewayjim]

It was a Sunday morning, probably lighter than usual.

[@tjtampa214]

@@Freewayjim 🌷 ok that makes sense 👍 I'm curious about driving conditions on it during rush. When it gets down to a one - laner in certain places, ppl will def need to be careful. I'm thinking a significant amount of drivers will choose it more and more for events they are traveling to and so forth. Time will tell. (and of course those just passing thru also).

[@Freewayjim]

@@tjtampa214 You have to have a GA, NC or FL toll transponder to use it so mostly it will serve local traffic, and the pricing is variable based on current traffic conditions.

[@tjtampa214]

@@Freewayjim Oh thanks, so it's more a regional and local deal. That's nice. I did not realize that... so, good info for infrequent travelers (got to plan ahead and hv the equipment ready). zoom zoom

[@khunopie9159]

More Jim! And from Hotlanta no less! That's a win win right there!

[@JruGordon]

I wish Ontario would do this with the HOV lanes on the 403 (have separate exit ramps, instead of having to cut through 3-4 lanes)

[@epicxparrish543]

Yes a alanta video thxs jim

[@swinde]

How do they handle reversing the lanes? I know there are barriers, but is there an extended time for the lanes to clear prior to the reverse, and how can they tell when the entire length is clear?

[@randallbanks1589]

In Chicago a police car, or state vehicle, goes in the direction that's about to close. Then the gates are closed behind them, ensuring that no-one is heading in the wrong direction, so you don't have a major head on at highway speeds.

[@Freewayjim]

I don't know exactly but you are probably close to correct and they have cameras all along the route to make sure it's clear before opening the opposite direction.

[@radon360]

Or, for that matter, how are the "exclusive exits" handled, beyond some electronic no turn/do not enter signs? Or are strictly exit only?

[@swinde]

I think they simply mean that these exits are unavailable to the traffic on the normal freeway at all. They simply do not exist. They likely do not have entrance ramps, but they could since the billing is electronic.

[@radon360]

@@swinde I completely understood that the exits are exclusive to the tolled express lane. The problem is that this tollway reverses direction probably twice a day. If traffic is allowed to enter at any of these points, there needs to be appropriate controls to ensure that they can only enter the correct direction, above and beyond electronic signage, since there are (unfortunately) drivers that would confuse the traffic pattern change even with electronic signs. If they are strictly exit only, then the issue becomes much easier to control since the bottom of the ramp can be engineered to make entrance rather difficult without the need to use barriers.

[@BradRains]

A great, entertaining ride. How is your dad doing as I remember last year you mentioned he was going through some health issues?

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, my father passed away last fall, unfortunately.

[@maria-melek]

@@Freewayjim Oh God I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest easy in heaven. He's always there with you in your brightest and darkest days, protecting you and your family and always accompanies you on your journeys through the roads of America. Once again I'm sorry and may he rest easy. Sending lots of love, support and prayers from California.

[@Freewayjim]

@@maria-melek Thank you VERY much!

[@11LK]

Freewayjim RIP to your Dad.

[@Freewayjim]

@@11LK Thank you!

[@badhombre4683]

Another perfect video!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@secordman]

I'd be a bit unnerved at 2:58, am I going the wrong way?

[@jerome2022]

How about the Southside peach lanes or the new 85 lanes?

[@Freewayjim]

Not really that interesting IMO.

[@maryciliciousflores1287]

I love your video freewayjim I love interstates

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Zekrom734]

I noticed that some fwy signs are backwards, can people drive the opposite direction when open? Awesome drive btw! :D

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, yes the lanes are reversible.

[@PopLightBrown]

The 200th like! Tollercoaster...how appropriate! Nice to see the standard Highway Gothic on the new BGSs.

[@zachattackgarcia2000]

Incredible👍

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@RealTony123YT]

have a great year freewayjim :D

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@oncedoom2523]

Atlanta has I-75 around the Georgia County area but it’s still 🤐 pretty close!

[@seminolefan45]

Crazy to see Tampa as a control city as far north as Atlanta

[@MrSniperFromMars]

Tyler Spalding I-75 doesn’t hit very many big areas in between Atlanta & Tampa, it makes sense to me.

[@cribguy]

I take it Northbound mostly. I don't normally run in to too much traffic at 5 AM on my way to work..

[@Andy-uz7ct]

Amazing Route.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, it is a pretty interesting drive.

[@AdrianoSilva-kz3lq]

Amazing!

[@AuburnFanSince2010]

Oh shit. First video for 2019.

[@eel8463]

Freeway jim your the best thanks for the great highway videos you should do I-20 dallas

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching, sorry but there are many roads more interesting than I-20 in the Dallas area, it's not too high on my list of things to get when I'm there with limited time.

[@schwenda3727]

Wow... even crappy weather can't stop Jim from making a top notch quality vid. Nicely done, Jim! Btw, how expensive do all these new express lanes in Atlanta get during rush hour when compared to other places? Heard D.C's on demand toll prices are nothing short of bat ish insanity... hopefully it ain't that expensive...

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you! I'm not sure about the lanes in this video, but the I-85 Lanes have broken the $10 barrier several times in peak hours.

[@marksymbala3454]

Was there a noticeable difference between Express and non express road

[@rayseanfranklin2187]

Love your videos

[@CobaltYoshi27]

The toll lanes seem surprisingly fun to travel. Since the lanes are reversible, what happens if someone is in there when the lanes are reversed?

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks and they are, there are cameras along the route so it's safe to assume GDOT would have a handle on things.

[@Aldarkazali]

The street sign @2:12

[@jameswormsley460]

lol

[@saxmanb777]

Interesting that it is mostly off the side of the main lanes and not down the center. Thats pretty cool.