The Impact of HOV and HOT Lanes on Congestion in the United States
This paper describes the evolution of high-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) and high-occupancy
toll lanes (HOT) lanes in the United States. It evaluates their performance and analyses
the impact on carpooling and public transport. The demographics of HOV and HOT lane
users and the implications for equal access are also examined. The paper also proposes
ways to apply lessons learned from the success of HOV and HOT lanes to the political
challenges of road pricing.
Published on September 21, 2020
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