Congestion
Pedestrian Connections
Introduction Target Market Since every vehicle trip begins and ends with a pedestrian trip, pedestrian connections are effective practically everywhere. In terms of impacts on congestion and safety, the following are key areas of focus:4 Transit intersections and activity centers extend the benefits of pedestrian connections by: Allowing greater access to all of a person’s […]
Parking Management
Performance-Based Parking Pricing By viewing parking as a commodity rather than required infrastructure, cities and developers can employ performance-based parking pricing. This strategy uses various pricing schemes, permits, and restrictions to maintain a desired level of parking spaces. Minimum Parking Requirements and Permit Regulations City and state rules often have minimum parking requirements and permit […]
Managed (HOV/HOT) Lanes
Target Market The type of lane, its design, and its operating rules depend on the goals of the lane. Examples include moving more people, moving more freight, or generating revenue. Managed lanes work best in: How Will This Help? Improves travel time reliability by providing an additional travel option. Increases speed and efficiency on the […]
Loop Ramps Reducing Left Turns
Target Market The use of loop ramps for left-turning movements should be considered at locations where high left-turn volumes and sufficient right of way exist (or can be acquired). Examples include freeway entrance/exit ramp intersections and major intersections with heavy left-turn volumes. How Will This Help? Chapter 22 of the Highway Capacity Manual1 was used […]
Grade Separation
Introduction Grade separation increases roadway safety by reducing vehicle–vehicle and vehicle–pedestrian conflicts. The crossing traffic is removed from the intersection, which lowers the chance of collisions. Pedestrians are better protected from cars since they only have to cross one line of traffic. Also, more refuge points can be provided at multiple locations. Removing intersections that […]