With states increasingly considering tolls as a means to finance transportation infrastructure, there is a growing need to quickly assess the feasibility of potential tolling projects. Toll roads and managed toll lanes, such as high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, can alleviate congestion and offer a convenient alternative for road users. However, such tolled facilities must first [...]

Despite the leveling off of traffic congestion as reported in the 2009 Urban Mobility Report, published by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) and discussed in this issue, the average traveler still needs 25 percent more time for trips. Like their constituencies, local communities are stretching their traveling dollars further during difficult economic times. One way [...]