Efficient Use of Highway Capacity Summary
Report to Congress

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Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Background
Scope and Purpose
Document Overview
Intended Audiences and Uses
The Planning Framework and Shoulder Use
The Transportation Plan
The Transportation Improvement Program
Planning Process Elements
Developing the Transportation Plan with Shoulder Use in Mind
Project Design
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2: Context and Findings
Congestion Management and Mitigation
Managed Lanes
Active Traffic Management
Shoulder Use—The European Experience
Plus Lane
Junction Control
Shoulder Lanes—The American Experience
Bus on Shoulders
Dedicated Shoulder Lanes
Priced Dynamic Shoulder Lanes
Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Complementary ATM Strategies
Speed Harmonization
Junction Control
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Critical Issues
Design
Treatment at Interchanges
Drainage
Emergency Refuge Areas
Rumble Strips
Safety Studies
ITS Components
Traffic Control Devices
Pavement Markings
Performance
Operations
Safety
Maintenance
Enforcement
Incident Response
Training
Costs
Liability Issues
Legal Issues
Public Outreach and Education
NCHRP/AASHTO/FHWA Domestic Scan
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: Case Studies
Case Study: The Netherlands—Temporary Shoulder Use and Speed Harmonization
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Case Study: Germany—Temporary Hard Shoulder Use and Speed Harmonization
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Case Study: Great Britain—Temporary Shoulder Use System
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Case Study: Virginia—I-66 Temporary Shoulder and HOV Lanes
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Performance of System
Case Study: Minnesota—Priced Dynamic Shoulder Lanes
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Case Study: Massachusetts—Shoulder Lane Use
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Case Study: Washington—State Route 2, Temporary Shoulder Use
Overview Project Conceptualization Facility Management Technologies Deployed Performance of System
Chapter 5: Final Remarks
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Appendix A: Interview Questions for Agency Representatives
Contact Information
List of Figures and Tables

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November 2010

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Efficient Use of Highway Capacity Summary Report to Congress

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Efficient Use of Highway Capacity Summary
Report to Congress