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The use of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) facilities in North America, especially those on freeways and separate rights-of-way, has been examined extensively over the past 20 years. However, little is known about the extent of and experience with similar facilities in other parts of the world. This shortcoming is addressed by providing an overview and description of HOV lanes in operation in non-North American countries. The results of initial review indicate that HOV facilities are being used extensively in many parts of the world. Exclusive HOV lanes, on either separate rights-of-way or freeways and arterial streets, are in operation in 16 metropolitan areas around the world. The largest number of international HOV projects fall into the general category of non-exclusive HOV lanes on arterial streets. These types of projects have been identified in at least 75 cities. A general description of these facilities is provided. The similarities and differences between HOV projects in North American and other parts of the world are highlighted. Finally, mechanisms for improving the future exchange of information on international HOV projects are presented.

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p. 126-137

1992

Transportation Research Record

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Alternatives analysis; Foreign; High occupancy vehicle lanes; Information, data, and knowledge; Metropolitan areas

Characteristics; Information exchange

North America

Data and Information Technology; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I73: Traffic Control

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