This multi-year project had a considerable number of tasks that were interrelated and complex. The strategy and order of tasks was based on TxDOT’s project development process so that critical decisions regarding managed lanes can be made during the appropriate phase of the project development.

Project Tasks

Task 1 - Hold Preliminary Organizational and Planning Meeting with Sponsor
Task 2 - Review of Current Practice and State-of-the-Practice Literature
Task 3 - Plan and Host a Managed Lanes Symposium
Task 4 - Plan and Host Annual Workshop for TxDOT
Task 5 - Analyze Operational Scenarios Based on User Groups
Task 6 - Develop a Decision Matrix for Considering Design and Operational Options Based on a Particular User Group(s)
Task 7 - Identify Needed Local, State and Federal Legislative Changes
Task 8 - Develop a Concept Marketing Strategy
Task 9 - Develop Recommendations for Funding and Financing of Managed Lanes
Task 10 - Develop Recommendations for Geometric Design of Managed Lanes
Task 11 - Develop Recommendations for Enforcement Procedures and Design
Task 12 - Assist with Facilitating AASHTO Consideration of the NCHRP HOV Systems Manual as an Update to the AASHTO Guide on HOV Design and Design of Park-and-Ride Facilities
Task 13 - Identify Traveler Information and Decision-Making Needs
Task 14 - Develop an Interim Managed Lanes Manual
Task 15 - Develop Recommendations for Traffic Control Devices for Managed Lanes
Task 16 - Develop a Framework for Optimum Incident Management
Task 17 - Develop Recommendations for Interoperability with Existing and Future Technology
Task 18 - Provide Recommendations for Staffing and Training Needs
Task 19 - Develop Strategies for Interim Managed Lane Use During Construction, Special Events, and Emergencies
Task 20 - Develop Recommendations for Managed Lanes Evaluation and Monitoring
Task 21 - Identify Specific Problems Requiring Separate Research Projects
Task 22 - Develop Managed Lanes Handbook