ST06: HOV/HOT Lane Management
Need Area Description
This service package manages high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) and high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes by coordinating freeway ramp meters and connector signals with HOV lane usage signals. Preferential treatment is given to HOV lanes using special bypasses, reserved lanes, and exclusive rights-of-way that may vary by time of day. Vehicle occupancy can be detected to verify HOV compliance and to notify enforcement agencies of violations. For HOT lane configurations, tolls are collected for vehicles that do not meet the high-occupancy criteria for the lane.
Need Area Type
Management
Service Package
ST06: HOV/HOT Lane ManagementIncludes Needs
| Number | Need |
|---|---|
| 01 | Traffic Operations need to be able to operate High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on highways. |
| 02 | Traffic Operations need to be able to measure the number of passengers in a vehicle in order to determine if the vehicles are violating the HOV lane usage requirements. |
| 03 | Traffic Operations need to be able to operate High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes on highways. |
| 04 | Travelers need to be able to sign up for an HOT account and use it to pay for HOT services. |