MPC
Research Projects (2003-04)
Identifying Number
MPC-246
Project Title
High Occupancy Vehicle Evaluation II
University
University of UtahProject Investigator
Peter T. Martin
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801)581-7144
martin@civil.utah.edu
External Project Contact
N/A
Project Objective
An MPC funded research project "HOV Evaluation" was completed in 2002. The goal of the project is to add to the findings of the original study.
Project Abstract
An MPC funded study has shown that High Occupancy Vehicle lanes constructed in association with the re-construction of the I-15 are effective. This study will extend the study through a more extensive field data collection exercise. In this way, the validity of the original project (HOV I) will be extended.
Task Descriptions
- Draft, submit, and acquire approval of a detailed scope.
- Make extensive field observations of the effectiveness of the HOV lanes.
- Compliance
- Patronage
- Speed
- Location
- Report
Milestones, Dates
Starting Date: July 1, 2003
Ending Date: June 30, 2004
Student Involvement
One graduate student will be supported for one year; one MS thesis.
Relationship to Other Research Projects
N/A
Technology Transfer Activities
Workshop; publication in both peer reviewed and professional journals.
Potential Benefits of the Project
The Utah DOT is enthusiastic about the findings of the first study. This project will add more detail.
TRB Keywords
Traffic management, traffic signal systems