| Title | Traffic Bottlenecks: A Primer: Focus on Low-Cost Operational Improvements |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 31411 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Margiotta, Richard A.; Spiller, Neil C.; Halkias, John Argiriou, 1953- |
| Source | [2], 24 p. : col. ill. |
| Corporate Creator | Cambridge Systematics |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Transportation Management |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publication Date | 20070700 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The delays arising from traffic congestion are a fact of life in many communities. According to a February 2007 Harris Poll, just over one-third (37 percent) cite traffic congestion as a serious problem in the community, while one-quarter say traffic congestion is a serious problem that is not being addressed. Close to half of all congestion happens day after day at the same time and location. Much of this recurring congestion is due to physical bottlenecks – specific points on the highway system where traffic flow is restricted. While many of the Nation’s bottlenecks can best be addressed through costly major construction projects, there is also significant opportunity for the application of operational and low-cost infrastructure solutions to bring about relief in the short term. This document, Traffic Bottlenecks: A Primer – Focus on Low-Cost Operational Improvements, describes bottlenecks and explores the opportunity for near-term operational and low-cost construction opportunities to correct them. |
| Rosap ID | dot:37869 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37869 |
| TRT Terms | Traffic congestion; Transportation system management; Bottlenecks; Bypasses; Highway operations; Improvements; Intersections; Lane drops; Merging area; Off ramps; Ramp metering; Toll booths; Traffic signals; Weaving sections |
| General Subjects | Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I73: Traffic Control; Low cost options; Pavement widening |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| OCLC | 466394404 |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1080530 |
| Report Number | FHWA-HOP-07-130 |
| Availability | Federal Highway Administration |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/31000/31400/31411/FHWA-HOP-07-030.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |