Analysis of Value Pricing in a Medium-Sized City

Many medium and small-size metropolitan areas in the U.S. face increasing traffic problems similar to those faced in large metropolitan areas. These metropolitan areas have responded primarily by expanding their road network and capacity. This paper explores the possibility of using a HOT lane in a small or medium-sized urban area for the same purpose. A detailed analysis and a suggested HOT lane solution are prepared for Greensboro, NC which is a medium sized city. While high congestion may not be widespread in the region, a highway corridor is identified based on congestion. A basic problem is acceptance of the idea by community residents. The paper presents results of both a commuter survey and a stakeholders survey. The survey analysis shows that there is a significant number of residents who are willing to pay a toll for express service and that there is an even mixture of community leaders who are for, neutral, or against the concept. A single counter-flow lane is suggested.

• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Research Board

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• Authors:
  • Benjamin, Julian M
  • Khattak, Asad J
  • Sakano, Ryoichi
  • Rodriguez, Daniel A
  • McKinney, Brent
  • Gaskins, Charla
• Conference:
  • Transportation Research Board 85th Annual Meeting
  • Location: Washington DC, United States
  • Date: 2006-1-22 to 2006-1-26
• Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 20p
• Monograph Title: TRB 85th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers CD-ROM

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuters; High occupancy toll lanes; Highway facilities; Medium sized cities; Network analysis (Planning); Public transit; Traffic congestion; Traffic flow; Urban areas; Urban transportation; Value of service pricing
• Geographic Terms: Greensboro (North Carolina)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01020431
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: 06-2387
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Mar 3 2006 10:58AM