Evaluate Congestion Management Measures in Texas and the United States and Develop New Innovative Techniques

Project Description

Peak-period recurring congestion has long been a problem for metropolitan areas. With the current and proposed modifications to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone, the importance of applying congestion relief techniques to maintain or improve air quality is increasing. A need existed to review and evaluate congestion relief techniques applied in metropolitan areas across the United States. New and innovative techniques to relieve congestion were sought. This work was synthesized into a document that describes techniques that are practical, implementable, and applicable to Texas metropolitan areas. Consideration of these techniques will not be limited to areas that are currently designated as nonattainment areas or that are near the nonattainment designation but will also include smaller metropolitan areas that perceive congestion problems.

This project provided valuable information to the Department regarding the application of congestion relief techniques in Texas and throughout the United States. Innovative congestion relief projects were identified through interviews with persons around the country. A Congestion Management Handbook was developed for use by DOT, MPO, and city staffs to assist in identifying applicable congestion relief techniques and how to implement them successfully.

Project Publications

Handbook of Selected Congestion Mitigation Techniques in the United States 0-1798-1

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