Use of Narrow Lanes and Narrow Shoulders on Freeways: A Primer on Experiences, Current Practice and Implementation Consideration

Overview

This primer provides information to policy makers, transportation agency managers, designers and operators on the use of narrow lanes and narrow shoulders to improve capacity within an existing roadway footprint. Much of the information contained in the primer is presented in the broader context of both Performance Based Planning and Programming (PBPP) and Performance — Based Practical Design (PBPD). Primer contents include case studies on the use of narrow lanes, issues and approaches for analyzing the operational and safety impacts of narrow lanes and narrow shoulders, and the role of transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) in support of narrow lanes operations.

URL: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop16060/index.htm

Source Organization Location

Washington
,
DC

Operations Area of Practice

    Active Traffic Management (ATM)

Organizational Capability Element

    Performance Management

Role in Organization

Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO
Emergency Manager

Publishing Organization

FHWA
TOM Chapters
24.1
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