摘要: |
This report contains the papers delivered at the 7th National Conference on High-Occupancy Vehicle Systems: HOV Systems in a New Light. The conference brought together transportation officials from state, local, and federal governments as well as from the private sector to discuss important issues related to HOV facilities, to discuss what has changed and what has not changed with HOV facilities, and to share their experiences with different approaches and techniques. Part 1, Plenary Sessions, presents papers and discussions related to the following subject areas: National and International Status Report; HOV System Development in California; Experiences from the United States and Abroad; Experiences from the Northridge Earthquake: Applying HOV Treatments in an Emergency; and Emerging Issues, Research, and Vision for HOV Systems. Part 2 contains the keynote luncheon speeches: HOV as a System-Wide Solution, and Responding to Mobility Challenges Following the Northridge Earthquake. Part 3 documents the workshop reports which discuss recent experiences with 1) HOV planning, implementation, and policy development, as well as 2) advanced transit and HOV roadway systems. The report also provides a conference attendance list. |