. >>> san francisco city attorney dennis herr era is now running for mayor. he made a statement today saying he wants to make san francisco a city that works. the race will be decided in the november 2011 election. >>> there is nothing like it in the bay area and there are two other areas in the entire country using them. commuters on southbound 680 will have the option to pay to drive in a toll lane. ken pritchett is live in freemont to explain how it will work, ken. >> reporter: frank this new hot lane will work much like a diamond or car pool lane. expect solo drivers can use it if they are willing to pay a toll charged to their fast track account. what is it worth to pass by rush hour traffic and will drivers pay for their own lane to do so? >> if i was a regular commuters, yeah i would pay. especially in the afternoon going home. >> personally, i wouldn't pay. i'm not that impatient, i can wait. >> reporter: on this stretch of 680 will be converted into a hot lane which stands for high occupancy toll lane. >> depending on the time of day, it'll be usuall