OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CONCURRENT FLOW RESERVED LANES

This report presents an evaluation of the concurrent flow reserved lane concept to improve the capacity of urban traffic facilities in metropolitan areas. The purpose of this effort is to evaluate the applicability of this concept to urban freeways in Texas. The concurrent flow reserved lane concept is described, and some of the advantages and limitations of the concept are identified. To date, January 1, advantages and limitations of the concept are identified. To date, January 1, 1977, several projects have been implemented. These projects are individually summarized and collectively analyzed. Based on the review of these data, the evaluation of what capability the concurrent flow reserved lane has for improving increased person movement on urban freeways is presented. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  Texas Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
  Arlington, TX  United States  76011
• Authors:
  • Fuhs, C A
  • FITZGERALD, A V
  • HOLDER, R W
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 69 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data analysis; Freeways; Highway capacity; Mathematical analysis; Routes; Traffic flow; Urban areas
• Old TRIS Terms: Reserved routes
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167855
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Research Rept. 205-4
• Contract Numbers: Study 2-10-74-205
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1978 12:00AM