Investigation of land use, development, and parking policies to support the use of high-occupancy vehicles in Texas. Final research report, September 1993-August 1995

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:256563

Turnbull, K F; Turner, P A; Lindquist, N F

The research study examined the factors that influence commuting behavior, the reaction of commuters to various strategies and techniques to encourage alternative commute modes, and the use of different programs by public agencies and businesses in Texas. This was accomplished through a state-of-the-art literature review; discussion groups with representatives from the public and private sectors in Dallas, Houston, and Austin; an evaluation of the Houston Employer Trip Reduction Plans; and surveys of bus riders, carpoolers, and motorists on HOV lanes and freeways in Dallas and Houston. The research results identify the strategies that appear most appropriate for further application in Texas and potential implementation techniques. The results indicate that voluntary efforts are favored over mandatory programs. Further, support was strongest for transit services and support facilities, ridesharing, employee incentives, and on-site amenities. Less support was voiced for pricing strategies, including congestion pricing, increasing parking rates, and raising the tax on gasoline.

• Research Organization: Texas A and M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Texas Transportation Inst.
• OSTI ID: 256563
• Report Number(s): PB--96-178579/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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