Effects of full-facility variable tolling on traveler behavior : evidence from a panel study of the SR-520 corridor in Seattle.

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• Creators:
  Peirce, Sean ; Puckett, Sean ; Petrella, Margaret ; Minnice, Paul ; Ray, Rosalie ; Lappin, Jane
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). Economic and Industry Analysis Division
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Traffic congestion
  • Congestion pricing
  • High occupancy toll lanes
  • Travel behavior
  • Variable tolls
  • Surveys
  • Highway corridors
  • Customer satisfaction
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Seattle (Washington)
• Corporate Publisher:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Abstract:
  This paper uses a two-stage panel survey approach, with roughly 2,000 respondent households, to analyze the impacts of a federally sponsored variable tolling program on SR-520 in the Seattle region. The focus is on corridor users’ daily travel choices and opinions. Key survey findings include a marked decrease in respondents’ travel in the corridor after tolling, particularly on SR-520, and significant diversion to nearby toll-free I-90. There were also increases in transit mode share in the corridor, while carpooling and telecommuting levels were relatively stable. In the post-tolling survey, respondents registered an overall increase in satisfaction with their commutes and less stress associated with driving. Reported satisfaction with the speed and reliability of individual trips on SR-520 also increased substantially, and personal attitudes shifted slightly in favor of tolling.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12125/dot_12125_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.59 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:e46c73580bf709d52843352c02862b4ab8b22b1e6fd3908ee920525d13527b24