Title: FAST TIMES IN THE HOV LANE: MAKING A CASE TO WHY HOV LANES ARE GOOD
Abstract:The article discusses the controversy over whether High Occupancy Vehicle lanes (HOV) efficiently decrease peak hour congestion, increase traffic flow, improve air quality, and increase vehicle occupa...The article discusses the controversy over whether High Occupancy Vehicle lanes (HOV) efficiently decrease peak hour congestion, increase traffic flow, improve air quality, and increase vehicle occupancy. Provided is a summary of some of the successes HOV lanes have had in the United States. In California, the San Francisco Bay Bridge provides a successful example in managing peak hour congestion: the 4 HOV lanes carry half of the people crossing the bridge during the peak hour while the remaining 14 mixed flow lanes carry the other half. A positive environmental impact can also be credited to the HOV facilities. The Texas Transportation Institute study has shown that the HOV lane produces a 12% reduction in fuel consumed and a 59% reduction in carbon monoxide emissions compared to a general-purpose lane alternative.Read More
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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