Why not build more general purpose lanes?
By using a variable pricing system we are able to operate the highway more efficiently by reducing congestion in the general purpose lanes. As more solo drivers choose to use the express lanes, it frees up space in the general purpose lanes and leads to less congestion for drivers in all the lanes.
Related Questions
- Sometimes it seems the HOV lanes are underutilized compared to the adjacent general purpose lanes; does that mean they are not working?
- Will Alternative 6B make traffic flow WORSE in the general purpose (GP) lanes for the next 30 years?
- Can I use the HOV lane when there is an incident in the general purpose lanes?
