Assessing Pricing Strategies and Users' Attitudes Towards Managed Lanes

2002Research ReportPDFTech ReportFHW AffX-01/4009-10-4009Managed lanesCongestion pricingTollsDriver attitudesEvaluationsFreewaysLanePerformance evaluationQuestionnairesResearch and developmentTables(Data)TexasTollsTraffic congestionTraffic lanesTraffic managementTransportation pricingUrban planningUser feesVehiclesUnited StatesTexasTexas. Dept. of TransportationLi, JianlingGovind, ShekharWilliams, James C.Cole, RichardArdekani, SiamakUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonTexas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation OfficeUS Transportation CollectionThe managed lane concept is being considered for major freeway projects in many metropolitan areas in the State of Texas. A key component of the managed lane concept is pricing strategy and fee charged to various types of vehicles and user groups. In spit;Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, Austin, TX. Texas Div. and Texas Dept. of Transportation, Austin. Research and Technology Implementation Office.78