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The Road More Traveled: Tools, Strategies, and Policy Imperatives

The Road More Traveled: Tools, Strategies, and Policy Imperatives. Samuel R. Staley, PH.D. Director, Urban and Land Use Policy, Reason Foundation (e) sam.staley@reason.org Presentation given to Team Texas, San Antonio, Texas, July 13, 2007. Why congestion matters….

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The Road More Traveled: Tools, Strategies, and Policy Imperatives

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  1. The Road More Traveled: Tools, Strategies, and Policy Imperatives Samuel R. Staley, PH.D. Director, Urban and Land Use Policy, Reason Foundation (e) sam.staley@reason.org Presentation given to Team Texas, San Antonio, Texas, July 13, 2007.

  2. Why congestion matters… And roads are the solution

  3. Mobility is critical to economic growth growth • Cities benefit from concentrations of labor, technology, other resources; • “Agglomeration” economies • These benefits are offset by negative “externalities” • Congestion • Noise • Density • Congestion lowers travel speed, increases travel times • Shrinks the opportunity circle • Jobs, schools, and homes within 30 min. travel time become smaller • “Balkanizes” urban systems Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  4. Why roads?Trips have become more complex Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  5. Automobiles are “king” when flexibility, adaptability, and speed are highly valued • General travel is even more automobile focused • Automobiles are increasing their share of commutes Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  6. Where do we go from here? Roads more traveled

  7. A hint from Houston Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  8. But, is this our transportation future? Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  9. Building capacity: Highways Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  10. Building Capacity: Arterials Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  11. Getting from here to there: The power of tolling

  12. Electronic Tolling Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  13. Variable rate tolling Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  14. Managed Lanes/HOT Lanes Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

  15. Key features of congestion-free, regional transportation network • Sufficient physical capacity to handle travel demand • New capacity where demand warrants the investment • ITS to ensure network efficiencies are maximized • Market-priced to manage regional flows along major corridors based on consumer demand and choice Reason Foundation, http://www.reason.org

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