CONVERTING A GENERAL PURPOSE LANE TO AN HOV LANE: THE INTERSTATE 90 PROJECT

Converting a general purpose lane to an HOV lane can work. This is not a blanket statement aimed at any and all prospective corridors. Through traffic and environmental analyses should be performed to ensure any negative impacts are discovered. In addition, an extensive public information process must be conducted to solicit input and ensure a complete understanding of the project by the general public. As a result of the I-90 lane conversion project, the WSDOT is currently studying other freeway sections in the region that may be suited to adding an HOV lane through conversion of a general purpose lane.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Berg, D B
  • Jacobson, L N
  • Jacobson, E L
• Conference:
  • Compendium of Technical Papers, 64th ITE Annual Meeting
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Date: 1994-10-16 to 1994-10-19
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 74-78

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High occupancy vehicle lanes; Highway planning; Interstate highways; Public information programs; Through traffic
• Geographic Terms: Washington (State)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00716574
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 2 1996 12:00AM