An increasingly common approach for state Departments of Transportation that are faced with budgetary shortfalls is to award contracts to the private sector for the provision of transportation…
Congestion-based pricing is the practice of managing demand by increasing tolls during periods of heavy congestion. The outcome of congestion-based pricing projects demonstrates that it is an…
Effective life-cycle management enables the unambiguous sharing of information between applications. The best practices related to ITS and sharing among applications assumes that a robust data…
Outreach and consensus building activities are critical components of HOT lane implementation from the time preliminary investigations begin though the operational period. HOT lanes are a relatively…
Successful implementations of HOT lane projects require the application of standard and thorough highway project management procedures. HOT lane projects should be carefully evaluated and planned…
In order to maximize the efficiency of HOT lanes, increase travel time savings and attract paying users, HOT lanes must provide premium travel conditions and predictable trip times. Operators vary…
FINDINGSConversion of HOV lanes to HOT lanesEarly evaluations in San Diego (I-15 FasTrak) and Houston (US-290 and I-10 QuickRide) indicated that HOV to HOT conversions can increase lane use by 21 to…
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The data collection process involved gathering information and existing reports from each of the project managers and associated research teams. Reports from the operating projects…
Throughout the SR-91 project implementation, surveys were conducted to involve the public in the development of the Express Lanes system. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has…
This report covered an analysis of tolling systems to help state officials and other policy makers discuss the implementation and operational costs of alternative revenue-generating systems. Three to…
This research synthesized evaluation findings from 24 projects sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Congestion and Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) between 1991 and 2006.…
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) added software, at a cost of $50,000, to display travel times on dynamic message signs (DMS) in Orange County. The information comes from a…