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Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) Supporting the Use of Part-Time Shoulders

FHWA-HRT-24-172.pdf (827.44 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-24-172
Abstract:

This fact sheet highlights the benefits, and the lessons learned regarding part-time shoulder use (PTSU) and how it involves converting roadway space primarily used as a shoulder to a lane for travel during specific hours of the day or for different types of vehicles. PTSU has been implemented on freeways and other related types of roadways to improve travel safety and reliability when conditions warrant. The use of PTSU as an operational strategy requires TMS to actively manage and operate traffic in response to recurring or nonrecurring conditions.

 

 

Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) Supporting the Use of Part-Time Shoulders (Washington, DC: 2024) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521616

Publishing Date:
October 2024
Posting Date:
Digital Object Identifier:
https://doi.org/10.21949/1521616
Author(s):
Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development, Federal Highway Administration
FHWA Program(s):
Operations
AMRP Program(s):
Research Infrastructure, Technology Transfer, and Partnerships
FHWA Activities:
Data and Analysis
Subject Area:
Research