Author: Timothy J. LomaxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bus lanes
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Guidelines for Estimating the Cost Effectiveness of High-occupancy Vehicle Lanes
Author: Timothy J. LomaxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bus lanes
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
An Investigation of High-occupancy Vehicle Lane Cost Effectiveness
Author: Timothy J. LomaxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : High occupancy vehicle lanes
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Preferential Lane Treatments for High-occupancy Vehicles
Author: Charles A. FuhsPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309053129
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to transportation planners, highway engineers, environmental personnel, highway design engineers, transit planners, highway administrators, and others concerned with the planning, design, and operational features of preferential high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on highways. Information is provided on the current and proposed state of the practice in North America. This synthesis describes the state of the art with respect to preferential treatment for HOVs on highways. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on long-distance facilities, such as barrier-separated, concurrent-flow (separated and nonseparated), and contraflow facilities, as well as on short-distance facilities, such as queue by-pass lanes. Planning, design, and operational features of each treatment are described. The issues and operating results are described, and specific case studies are included.
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Evaluation of Freeway High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes and Ramp Metering
Author: Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
Author: U. S. Department TransportationPublisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781480264335
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The purpose of this document is to provide information useful to States as they plan, design, operate, and manage HOV facilities. It is intended to be non-binding and should be construed as a rule of general applicability. This document provides examples for States to follow in evaluating proposed significant changes to the operation of an HOV lane, to include conversion of an HOV lane to a High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane. The FHWA supports HOV lanes as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly option to help move people along congested urban and suburban routes. As such, FHWA regulations at 23 C.F.R. 810.102 specifically provide that HOV lanes are eligible for Federal-aid participation. In locations where existing or anticipated excess HOV lane capacity is available, conversion to a HOT lane facility is encouraged as a way to increase throughput and to provide additional travel options for drivers. As part of an overall approach to respond to increased travel demand and address traffic congestion, HOV and HOT lanes can be a practical alternative to adding more general-purpose travel lanes. The FHWA encourages the implementation of HOV or HOT lanes as an important part of an area-wide approach to help metropolitan areas address their requirements for improved mobility, safety, and productivity, while also being sensitive to environmental and quality of life issues.
Energy Abstracts for Policy Analysis
Author: An Evaluation of the Cost Effectiveness of HOV Lanes
Author: Cy UlbergDevelopment of an HOV Systems Manual
Author: Katherine F. TurnbullPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309063012
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Freeway Corridor Management
Author: Conrad L. DudekPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309053044
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to state and local traffic engineers, transportation planners, transit operators, law enforcement officials, public information agencies, and others responsible for the transportation elements of freeway corridors. Information is provided on the policies and procedures for freeway corridor management, and descriptions of a number of techniques and practices are presented. Traffic growth and increasing congestion on urban freeways require a comprehensive approach toward managing the complex elements of freeway operations. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on freeway corridor management strategies, the components of management, examples of effective applications of the strategies, and benefits of freeway corridor management. The management techniques that are discussed include freeway surveillance and control; corridor street surveillance and control; high-occupancy vehicle facilities and incentives; police enforcement and traffic control; hazardous material and other truck traffic restrictions; alternative route planning; motorist assistance patrols; motorist information techniques; and traffic management for recurrent congestion, for incidents, for special events, and for work zones.