| Title | Effects of full-facility variable tolling on traveler behavior : evidence from a panel study of the SR-520 corridor in Seattle. |
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| Record ID | 54063 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Peirce, Sean; Puckett, Sean; Petrella, Margaret; Minnice, Paul; Ray, Rosalie; Lappin, Jane |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.). Economic and Industry Analysis Division |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20141000 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This paper uses a two-stage panel survey approach, with roughly 2,000 respondent households, to analyze the impacts of a federally sponsored variable tolling program on SR-520 in the Seattle region. The focus is on corridor users’ daily travel choices and opinions. Key survey findings include a marked decrease in respondents’ travel in the corridor after tolling, particularly on SR-520, and significant diversion to nearby toll-free I-90. There were also increases in transit mode share in the corridor, while carpooling and telecommuting levels were relatively stable. In the post-tolling survey, respondents registered an overall increase in satisfaction with their commutes and less stress associated with driving. Reported satisfaction with the speed and reliability of individual trips on SR-520 also increased substantially, and personal attitudes shifted slightly in favor of tolling. |
| Rosap ID | dot:12125 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12125 |
| TRT Terms | Traffic congestion; Congestion pricing; High occupancy toll lanes; Travel behavior; Variable tolls; Surveys; Highway corridors; Customer satisfaction |
| Geographical Coverage |
Seattle (Washington) |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1558270 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/54000/54000/54063/UPA_Panel_Survey_Seattle_Final_Report_Volpe.pdf |
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| Database | NTL Digital Repository |