VPP Projects Involving Tolls
Category: Systemwide Pricing

Project - TEXAS: HOT Lane Network Evaluation in Houston

This project will examine Houston's five HOV lane facilities with a goal of developing a implementation plan for those HOT lanes. This will include a plan to expand current HOT activities on the Northwest Freeway and add tolling to the other four HOV lanes to develop a network of HOT lanes. Plans are being developed to optimize the entire system of HOV lanes in Houston using value pricing, to provide the maximum benefits for Houston travelers through reduced congestion and delays. This project will potentially lead to implementation of a HOT network in Houston, TX.

Pre-Implementation Funds Awarded

2004

Study Complete

During this quarter TTI researchers completed the project. Technical memoranda regarding key aspects of Houston's HOT lanes were developed and are available at: http://houstonvaluepricing.tamu.edu/reports/. Documents available include technical memoranda addressing:

1. Current HOT Lane Usage
2. Pricing and Occupancy Scenarios
3. HOT Lane Enforcement Strategies
4. Toll Equipment, Technology and Related Impacts To HOT Lane Operations
5. HOT Lane Enforcement Cost Recovery
6. Back Office Operations for National HOT Lane Projects
7. Considerations and Guidance for Traffic Control Devices for HOT Lane Networks
8. Legislative Issues With Regard to HOT Lanes in Houston

Plus a two page: Summary of Key Points

For More Information Contact

David E. Fink
Texas Department of Transportation
6922 Old Katy Road
Houston, Texas 77024
Phone: (713) 881-3063
E-mail: dfink1@houstontranstar.org

Mark Burris
Texas Transportation Institute
Phone: (979) 845-9875
E-mail: Mburris@tamu.edu

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