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Managed lanes in Texas : a review of the application of congestion pricing : final report.
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2016-09-01
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TRIS Online Accession Number:1645414
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Abstract:Texas’ success at attracting people and jobs, while beneficial from an overall economic perspective, has resulted in great demand on the state’s roadway infrastructure. This is particularly true in the state’s major urban areas, but smaller urban areas and major intercity corridors are also starting to see the adverse effects of not having enough roadway capacity to accommodate demand. This issue manifests itself in the form of traffic congestion and associated speed declines and travel delays. In some cases, congestion may also lead to increases in vehicular incidents. Congestion is a result of demand (in the form of travel by personal and commercial vehicles) exceeding the supply of the roadway (in the form of available lane miles) and the use of alternatives to driving, such as transit, walking, and telecommuting. In certain locations, capacity can be added to increase the supply of available roadway space. However, many congested roadways consist of some form of pavement across almost all of the right of way and/or are located adjacent to businesses and neighborhoods. Sufficient funding is often not available to meet capacity expansion needs. Transportation agencies are increasingly looking at alternatives to capacity expansion to address congestion.
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