BATA encourages drivers who do not already have FasTrak to open accounts online at www.bayareafastrak.org or by phone at (877) 229-8655.

In an effort to encourage more drivers to open new FasTrak accounts, the Bay Area Toll Authority has extended its offer of $5 in free tolls for new accounts until Sept. 15.

Caltrans' long-stalled electronic toll-collection system -- FasTrak -- will finally move out of the testing stage tomorrow when it opens at the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, beginning a two-month march ...