The purpose of the project is to evaluate the effectiveness of converting a general purpose traffic lane to an HOV lane on Interstate 90 between Issaquah and Bellevue Way. The research effort included consideration of vehicle occupancies, travel time, safety, and public support. A successful lane conversion would demonstrate the potential to save the cost of constructing new highway lanes when existing highway lanes were available for conversion. From a public opinion standpoint, the I-90 lane conversion in the Seattle area can be classified as a qualified success. While a slight majority of commuters oppose the conversion, public opinion for and against is surprisingly close. It appears that with effective marketing and careful implementation, lane conversions can be successfully undertaken.


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    Title :

    I-90 Lane Conversion Evaluation


    Contributors:
    S. G. Kim (author) / J. Koehne (author) / F. Mannering (author)

    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    98 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English