I-95/I-395 HOV Restriction Study

Meeting Slides - June 30, 1998

Study Objectives

• Optimize use of transportation system through increased person movement in I-95/I-395 corridor
• Alleviate traffic congestion in I-95/I-395 corridor
• Optimize HOV use in I-95/I-395 corridor

Technical Committee

• VDOT
• VDRPT
• Local Jurisdictions / Planning Agencies
• State Police
• Transit Providers
  • WMATA
  • VRE
  • PRTC, NVTC
  • Quicks, Lee and National Coach Works
  • VPSI
• FHWA and FTA

Consultant Team

• Prime Consultant: BMI

Specialty Subconsultants:

• Travesky & Associates, Ltd. - Public Information
• S. G. Associates, Inc. - Transit Issues
• TYLIN International - Engineering
• Gallop Corporation - Demand Modeling
• MCV Associates - Data Collection
• BRW - HOV 0perations

Study Scenarios

Changes to Current HOV Restrictions

• HOV 3+ to HOV 2+ for entire corridor
• HOV 3+ to HOV 2+ for portion of corridor
• Effects of I-395/ I -95/ I -495 construction on switch to HOV 2+
• Allowing PM southbound non-HOV traffic to exit at Franconia-Springfield Parkway
• Extending HOV-restricted time periods

Changes to HOV System

• Effects of adding third HOV lane inside Beltway on HOV 2+ operations
• Transitioning from HOV 2+ to HOV 3+ at Beltway
• Adding HOV ramps at selected locations:
  • to/from Rt. 123 northbound
  • to/from south at Seminary Road

Operational Measures

• Corridor speeds in HOV lanes
• Travel time/delay in HOV lanes
• Vehicle and person volumes in HOV lanes
• Air quality impacts

Transit Impact

• Ridership
• Revenues
• Operating costs
• Effects of "slugging"

Other Measures

• Safety
• Violation Rates
• Enforcement

Public Involvement

Objectives of the Public Participation Program

• Make public aware of existence, purpose, and scope of project
• Receive input from public on issues and findings of the study
• Report results at key milestones

Selection and Role of Stakeholders

• Individuals and group representatives
• Work, travel, reside within I-95/I-395 corridor

Opportunities for Public Participation

• Telephone Hotline (1-888-395-0095)
• Interactive Web Site on Digital City/America Online
• Stakeholders' Meetings

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