A guide for high occupancy toll lane development

00940909538031382002PDFTech ReportFHWA-OP-03-009NTIS-PB2003107385High occupancy toll lanesTransportation policyHighway traffic controlDevelopmentStrategic planningAdvanced metropolitan travel management systemsDeployment strategy/planningEvaluation/program assessmentStrategic plansMobilityTimeThroughputCongestion managementHigh occupancy vehicle (HOV) facilityElectronic toll collectionAutomatic fee collectionToll tagsARTSUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationPerez, Benjamin G.Sciara, Gian-ClaudiaParsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade & DouglasTexas Transportation InstituteUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationNTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-Traffic FlowNTL-INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS-Freeway ManagementNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICYIntelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program OfficeThis guide is intended to be a comprehensive source of collective experience gained from the nation\u2019s current and implemented high occupancy toll (HOT) lane projects. The guide presents a wide range of information on HOT lanes and is intended to assist transportation professionals contemplating specific projects, as well as others who wish to become more informed on the topic. While most transportation officials are familiar with the HOT lane concept, relatively few have had first hand experience with actual HOT facilities. Therefore, the need to learn from current experience is particularly important. The guide addresses a wide range of policy and technical issues associated with HOT lanes, focusing on how these activities are likely to differ from those associated with more traditional highway improvements. In addition to these technical discussions, the guide includes case studies of the four existing HOT lane facilities, as well as two recent HOT lane studies that are indicative of current trends