Express Lanes Donate Nearly $80,000 to Local Fire and Rescue Departments

On March 21, more than 20,000 drivers showed their support for area fire and rescue organizations by taking the 495 or 95 Express Lanes and participating in Drive to Donate – a program that gave back to local fire and rescue heroes who put their lives on the line to keep us all safe – both on and off the road.

Transurban – the operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes – chose to support local fire and rescue organizations because they are a critical component to keeping the Express Lanes and surrounding communities safe. During Drive to Donate, Transurban donated the value of all tolls collected on the 495 and 95 Express Lanes on March 21 to local fire and rescue organizations. Transurban created the Drive to Donate program to underscore its commitment to the community and support those in the localities near the corridor.

In total, Transurban donated nearly $80,000. Fairfax County, Stafford County and Prince William County Fire and Rescue each received more than $26,000. Each fire and rescue organization plans to use the donation for programs to help better serve the community.

On April 3, fire and rescue officials from each county joined Transurban for a check presentation ceremony at the Express Lanes Operations Center in Alexandria, Virginia. View photos from the ceremony and find out more information on the results of Drive to Donate.