March 2003
Table of Contents
Note from the Associate Administrator
Preface
Chapter 1. HOT Lane Concept
and Rationale
- 1.1 HOT Lanes Defined
- 1.2 Existing HOT Lane Facilities
- 1.3 The Benefits of HOT Lanes
Chapter 2. The HOT Lane Planning
and Implementation Process
- 2.1 Origination
- 2.2 Implementation Process
- 2.3 Unique Concerns Associated with HOT Lanes
- 2.4 Milestones in the HOT Lane Implementation Process
Chapter 3. Organizational
Frameworks for HOT Lane Projects
- 3.1 Hot Lane Roles and Responsibilities
- 3.2 Identifying a Project Sponsor
- 3.3 Private Sector Involvement
- 3.4 Determining Legal Authorities and Requirements
- 3.5 Operational Arrangements
- 3.6 Federal Assistance Programs
Chapter 4. Achieving Public Acceptance
- 4.1 Outreach for HOT Lanes
- 4.2 Project Champions and Their Role
- 4.3 Public Acceptance of HOT Lanes: The Issues
- 4.4 Building Political Consensus
- 4.5 Marketing And Refining The Concept
- 4.6 Towards Consensus
Chapter 5. Technical Issues
- 5.1 Design
- 5.2 Technology
- 5.3 Travel Demand Forecasting, Pricing, and Financing
- 5.4 Other Technical Analyses and Approvals
Chapter 6. Operational Issues
- 6.1 Lane Management
- 6.2 Toll Collection and Registry Procedures
- 6.4 Incident Management
- 6.5 Maintenance
Chapter 7. Current HOT Lane
Experience
- 7.1 Houston’s Quickride System
- 7.2 SR 91 Express Lanes
- 7.3 San Diego I-15 Corridor
- 7.4 US Route 101 Corridor – Marin and Sonoma Counties
- 7.5 The Denver Value Express Lane Feasibility Study
Chapter 8. A Guide to HOT
Lane Development – Lessons Learned
- 8.1 Rationale
- 8.2 Requisites
- 8.3 Benefits
- 8.4 Lessons Learned
Glossary
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