Managed Lanes What s New for Colorado Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013.
Understanding the Context for Managed Lanes HOW DID WE GET HERE? Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 2
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Economics of Congestion Congestion is an imbalance between Supply (highway lanes) Demand (highway travel) Equilibrium where Supply and Demand are in balance Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 4
Economics of Congestion Congestion is an imbalance between Supply (highway lanes) Demand (highway travel) Unlimited demand yields overconsumption of supply Demand limited by fuel consumption, not location and time of use Outcome is economic scarcity Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 5
Economics of Congestion Limited Capacity Unlimited Demand 3 Options for Dealing with Scarcity Increase Capacity Reduce Demand Manage Access Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 6
Scarcity Relief Options Build More Lanes Practice shows congestion relief is temporary Does not fix the fundamental imbalance Cost to widen existing highways very expensive Reduce Demand Combination of rationing and trip avoidance Requires viable alternatives to travel Potentially impedes economic productivity Manage Existing Lanes Does not accommodate significant travel growth Shifts economic burden to travelers Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 7
Managed Lanes Combine All Three Elements Application Expands capacity Shifts demand Uses pricing I-495, Virginia Outcome Congestion-free lanes Safety & Reliability Long term Return on Investment Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 8
Managed Lanes Design Then: Fully-separated facilities SR-91, L.A. I-25, Denver I-15, San Diego I-10, Houston Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013 9
Managed Lanes Design Now: Integration with less physical separation SR-167, Seattle I-95, Miami I-85, Atlanta I-35W, Minneapolis Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013 10
Managed Lanes Around the U.S. Operating Priced Managed Lane Facilities Planned Priced Managed Lanes State Region Facility State Region Facility CA Orange County SR-91 CA Alameda County I-580 CA San Diego I-15 CA Alameda County I-680 NB CA San Francisco I-680 CA Inland Empire I-10 CA San Jose SR-237/I-880 CA Inland Empire I-15 CA Los Angeles I-110 CA Inland Empire SR-91 CO Denver I-25 CA Orange County I-405 FL Miami I-95 CA San Diego I-5 GA Atlanta I-85 CA San Diego I-805 MN Minneapolis I-35W CA San Diego SR-52 MN Minneapolis I-394 CA San Francisco I-80 TX Houston I-10 CA San Francisco U.S. 101 TX Houston I-45 CA San Jose SR-85 TX Houston US 290 CA San Jose U.S. 101 UT Salt Lake City I-15 CO Denver I-25 North VA Washington, DC I-495 GA Atlanta I-75 / I-575 WA Seattle SR-167 GA Atlanta GA-400 Priced Managed Lane Facilities in Construction MN Saint Paul I-35E State Region Facility NC Charlotte I-77 CA Los Angeles I-10 NV Las Vegas I-15 CO Denver I-25 TX Austin Loop 1 CO Denver U.S. 36 TX Dallas I-30 FL Fort Lauderdale I-595 TX Dallas I-35 Thornton MD Baltimore I-95 TX Dallas I-35E Stemmons TX Dallas DFW Connector TX Dallas I-635 TX Fort Worth I-820 / SH-121 TX San Antonio Loop 1604 TX Houston US 59 VA Northern Virginia I-95 TX Houston US 290 WA Seattle I-405 UT Provo I-15 WA Seattle SR-520 4/17/2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 11
Not All Managed Lanes Are the Same Convert HOV Lanes Anticipate More Benefits Overused HOV I-85 Atlanta Underused HOV I-25 Denver I-15 Salt Lake City SR-167 Seattle I-394 Minneapolis Build New Lanes Anticipate Less Benefits Convert + Build I-15 San Diego I-95 Miami I-495 Virginia I-35W Minneapolis Build Only SR-91 Orange County I-10 Houston Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 12
WHAT S NEW FOR COLORADO Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 13
The New Managed Lanes Produce an integrated managed lanes solution I-25 and US 36 extensions Seamless tolling and operations concept Coordinated openings Optimized use of all segments Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 14
The New Managed Lanes Existing I-25 North Opening I-25 North Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 15
The New Managed Lanes I-25 / US 36 / I-270 Interchange Bypass Southbound No Impacts to existing interchange structures or piers Requires gate modifications Reuses existing infrastructure Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 16
The New Managed Lanes Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 17
The New Managed Lanes Active traffic management Left shoulder use Lane control signals Variable speed limits Enhances safety and throughput Preserves operational capacity on all lanes Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 18
The New Managed Lanes Changes to Tolling Operations Switchable transponders License Plate Recognition Signage changes Pricing flexibility over time Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 19
Parting Thoughts This project is a great example of innovative thinking on transportation and doing more with less. Colorado Senator Mark Udall Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 20
David Ungemah National Managed Lanes Director ungemah@pbworld.com Apr 5, 2013 Parsons Brinckerhoff, 2013. 21