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AASHTO Guide for HOV Facilities
The HOV guide suggests methods and designs for dedicated facilities to encourage greater use of existing transportation systems, such as increased use of public transit (primarily buses), carpools, vanpools, or other ridesharing modes to help attain the above goals. Guidance is given for planning and design of preferential treatment for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs).

FHWA Managed Lanes Initiative
This website provides information on the managed lanes efforts underway within the Federal Highway Administrations Office of Operations. Documents of interest include:

  • Managed Lanes: A Cross-Cutting Study (HTML, PDF 1.5MB), November 2004 / (Publications Number: FHWA-HOP-05-037)
  • Managed Lanes: A Primer (HTML, PDF 2.2MB) / (Publication Number: FHWA-HOP-05-031)

FHWA Guide for HOT Lane Development
This document is the first comprehensive source of information on HOT lane projects, offering a wide range of information to assist transportation professionals contemplating specific projects.

FHWA HOV Pooled Fund Study Initiative
Several handbooks are under development, including guidance documents for HOV Safety, HOV Enforcement, Eligibility and Hours of Operation, and Performance Monitoring. All of these documents cover the implications associated with HOT lane projects.

Value Pricing Pilot Program Website
This web site serves as a guide to the basics of value pricing and as a source for up-to-date information on resources and current value pricing projects. The site is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and the State and Local Policy Program of the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

TRB HOV Systems Committee
This web site provides information and events related to HOV and managed lanes.

TRB Managed Lanes Joint Subcommittee
This web site includes information about the subcommittee, and will include an inventory of managed lane projects (January 2006).

Operating Managed Lanes Projects

IH-10 and US 290, QuickRide - Houston, Texas
As part of FHWA’s Value Pricing Program, these facilities began pricing for two-person HOVs. The program, known as QuickRide, is in operation only during the peak hours when the HOV lane has a 3+ restriction. QuickRide allows a limited number of travelers to register for the program.

I-15, FasTrak - San Diego, CA
The I-15 FasTrak program allows solo drivers to pay a toll to use the Express Lanes on Interstate 15, normally reserved for vehicles with two or more occupants.

I-394, MnPASS - Minneapolis, MN
The I-394 MnPASS facility allows solo motorists who have a MnPASS account and transponder to opt to pay a modest fee to use the MnPASS lanes and enjoy "express" service between downtown Minneapolis and the western suburbs.

 


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