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Options and Impacts of Measures to Reduce Single-Occupant Vehicle Traffic

This project evaluated existing and developed new Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies for the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.  As a part of this research, a national literature review on TDM measures aimed at reducing SOV travel was completed, and, a national TDM Program Survey, conducted in Spring 2008, was employed to identify best practices and peer guidance towards the development of a SOV Trip Reduction Toolbox (currently in development).

• Sponsor:  Arizona Department of Transportation
• Years:  2008 - current
• Publications:  Pending

 

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New Mexico Statewide Tolling Options Study

The NMDOT Statewide Tolling Options Study developed an understanding of the potential for tolling in the state and provided support for policy discussions between NMDOT, the New Mexico State Legislature, and the Governor. Four objectives comprised the approach for the project: a) developed guidelines for toll project selection and a methodology to assess project feasibility; b) identified potential statewide tolling opportunities; c) identified potential organizational structures to manage tolling initiatives; and d) identified required legislative changes to implement tolling opportunities

The study examined the entire state with emphasis on the major urban areas and rural areas with significant mobility challenges, and examined all potential tolling options, including, but not limited to: high-occupancy (HOT) lanes; express toll lanes (ETL); truck only toll (TOT) lanes; cordon tolling; and mileage-based pricing.

• Sponsor:  New Mexico Department of Transportation
• Years:  2007 - 2008
• Publications:  Pending

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New York Managed Use Lane Study

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is currently working with the City of New York Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, and other regional entities to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and feasibility of managed use lanes as a complement to the City’s Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) program.  This project is providing key expertise to NYSDOT in the application of transit-centric (Bus Rapid Transit, Bus On Shoulders), pricing-centric (HOT lanes, Express Toll Lanes), and efficiency-centric (Active Traffic Management) managed use lanes.  Specific tasks include: identifying the state of the practice in managed use lane applications; developing a screening criteria and conducting a multi-tiered screening of affected corridors in the 5-burough New York City area; and analyzing complementary strategies and policies for integration with the City’s congestion pricing program.

• Sponsor:  New York State Department of Transportation, Region 11
• Years:  2007 - current
• Publications:  Pending

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Public Attitudes Assessment for the Loop 49 Toll Road in Tyler, TX

This project supported the Texas Turnpike Authority Division (TTA) in collecting public attitudinal and perception data regarding the Loop 49 toll road in Tyler, TX.  Results from the analysis were used for refining TxDOT's public education strategy and TxTAG marketing efforts.  Among the techniques that were used in support of TTA’s statewide implementation effort included:

1. interviews of local stakeholders and community opinion setters to better understand their viewpoints;
2. statistically-valid public opinion scans via telephone and web-based surveys to benchmark citizen understanding and customer attitudes toward the Loop 49 toll road; and
3. focus group discussions to assess public perception and to test various local message options.

• Sponsor:  Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Turnpike Authority
• Years:  2006 - 2008
• Publications:  Pending