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Clearing Existing Freeway Bottlenecks with Fast and Intertwined Regular NetworksPatrick DeCorla-Souza ,
patrick.decorla-souza@fhwa.dot.gov11/15/2003 07:07 PM
Body: This paper presents and evaluates an innovative and relatively low-cost road pricing strategy called "FAIR Networks" to eliminate existing congestion at freeway bottleneck locations in metropolitan areas. The concept comprises: (1) conversion of the existing freeway network during peak periods into a premium-service free-flowing freeway network that provides new fast, frequent and inexpensive bus service; free premium service for carpools; and premium service for single-occupant vehicles paying a toll which varies to manage demand and keep the freeway congestion-free; (2) an intertwined network of designated free arterial routes which are improved using toll revenues (including management and operations improvements) to mitigate possible diversions of traffic from the freeway; and (3) toll and transit fare credits or refunds for low income commuters to address equity impacts and reduce the incentive for them to divert to an alternative free route. The evaluation is performed using sketch-planning procedures. The results suggest that a FAIR network may provide significant net social benefits and also generate sufficient new revenues to pay for arterial network and freeway network management and operations (including toll collection) as well as the new express bus service and ancillary park-and-ride facilities. Surpluses may also be available to address new transportation capacity needs in growing areas. Surpluses may be higher in areas that are more severely congested, providing needed revenue for major capacity enhancements.
Title: Clearing Existing Freeway Bottlenecks with Fast and Intertwined Regular Networks: Costs, Benefits and Revenues
Size: 149 KB/ 20 pages
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