I-15 Managed Lanes:Building on Success

And Lessons Learned

I-15 Managed Lanes:Building on Success

And Lessons Learned

• I-15 Express/Managed Lanes

• Value Pricing Study & Public Outreach Results

• Operational Considerations

• Lessons Learned

• I-15 Express/Managed Lanes

• Value Pricing Study & Public Outreach Results

• Operational Considerations

• Lessons Learned

Overview of PresentationOverview of Presentation

Managed Lanes RoadmapManaged Lanes RoadmapManaged Lanes RoadmapManaged Lanes Roadmap

2030 San Diego Region Managed Lanes Network

Current I-15 Managed Lanes ProjectSR 52 Managed Lanes

Existing Reversible I-15 Express Lanes

SR 125 South Bay Expressway (2007)

I-5 Managed Lanes

I-805 Managed Lanes

Original Express LanesOriginal Express LanesOriginal Express LanesOriginal Express Lanes

• 2-Lane reversible

• Barrier separated

• Per-trip pricing uses FasTrak® electronic toll collection

• 2-Lane reversible

• Barrier separated

• Per-trip pricing uses FasTrak® electronic toll collection

• Interoperable in California

• First dynamic pricing project

• Fees set to keep traffic free flowing

• Interoperable in California

• First dynamic pricing project

• Fees set to keep traffic free flowing

Why Managed Lanes ?Why Managed Lanes ?Why Managed Lanes ?Why Managed Lanes ?

• Expands travel options in the corridor

• Expands travel options in the corridor

• Increased use of HOV Lanes• Increased use of HOV Lanes

Usage doubled following introduction of FasTrak

• Generates revenue; can help pay for corridor transit service

• Generates revenue; can help pay for corridor transit service

Over $7 million provided to MTS between 1997 – 2006

Public Support for ML ProgramPublic Support for ML ProgramPublic Support for ML ProgramPublic Support for ML Program

Approval of FasTrak Approval of FasTrak Program By GroupProgram By GroupApproval of FasTrak Approval of FasTrak Program By GroupProgram By Group

Don’t Know6%

Approve66%

Disapprove28%

Other I-15 Users

Don’t Know1%

Approve88%

Disapprove11%

FasTrak Customer

Conducted public outreach

• Stakeholder interviews

• Phone / intercept surveys

• Focus groups

Conducted public outreach

• Stakeholder interviews

• Phone / intercept surveys

• Focus groups

Would you support or oppose Would you support or oppose construction of similar construction of similar “managed lane” facilities in “managed lane” facilities in freeway corridors throughout freeway corridors throughout San Diego County?San Diego County?

Would you support or oppose Would you support or oppose construction of similar construction of similar “managed lane” facilities in “managed lane” facilities in freeway corridors throughout freeway corridors throughout San Diego County?San Diego County?

Oppose20%

Support76%

No Opinion4%

Public Support for Managed LanesPublic Support for Managed LanesPublic Support for Managed LanesPublic Support for Managed Lanes

Public Opinion Survey, 2004Public Opinion Survey, 2004

Would you support or oppose Would you support or oppose construction of similar construction of similar “managed lane” facilities in “managed lane” facilities in freeway corridors throughout freeway corridors throughout San Diego County?San Diego County?

Would you support or oppose Would you support or oppose construction of similar construction of similar “managed lane” facilities in “managed lane” facilities in freeway corridors throughout freeway corridors throughout San Diego County?San Diego County?

Oppose20%

Support76%

No Opinion4%

Do you believe a new system Do you believe a new system of BRT and carpools on of BRT and carpools on “managed lanes” …would “managed lanes” …would reduce traffic congestion in reduce traffic congestion in the region?the region?

Do you believe a new system Do you believe a new system of BRT and carpools on of BRT and carpools on “managed lanes” …would “managed lanes” …would reduce traffic congestion in reduce traffic congestion in the region?the region?

No25%

Yes73%

Don’t Know 3%

Age Ethnicity

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Total 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+ White Hisp. Asian

Likelihood to Use Managed LanesLikelihood to Use Managed LanesLikelihood to Use Managed LanesLikelihood to Use Managed LanesHow likely are you to use the planned I-15 Managed Lanes? (as How likely are you to use the planned I-15 Managed Lanes? (as FasTrak or carpool)FasTrak or carpool)How likely are you to use the planned I-15 Managed Lanes? (as How likely are you to use the planned I-15 Managed Lanes? (as FasTrak or carpool)FasTrak or carpool)

Comparison of FacilitiesComparison of FacilitiesComparison of FacilitiesComparison of Facilities

20 miles and 4 lanes

Access every 2-3 miles

41 toll locations

Movable barrier

Concurrent flow

24/7 operations

Price per mile

Value of Time Pricing

Routine and automated enforcement

20 miles and 4 lanes

Access every 2-3 miles

41 toll locations

Movable barrier

Concurrent flow

24/7 operations

Price per mile

Value of Time Pricing

Routine and automated enforcement

I-15 Express LanesI-15 Express Lanes I-15 Managed LanesI-15 Managed Lanes

8 miles

2 lanes

Access at two ends only

Reversible

Peak direction

Closed weeknights after 7:00 p.m.

Price per trip

Routine enforcement

8 miles

2 lanes

Access at two ends only

Reversible

Peak direction

Closed weeknights after 7:00 p.m.

Price per trip

Routine enforcement

I-15 Managed Lanes SignageI-15 Managed Lanes SignageI-15 Managed Lanes SignageI-15 Managed Lanes Signage

• Static portions of the sign will provide directional information such as turn movement guidance

• Inlaid dynamic message boards will broadcast toll rates and offer the possibility for value-added content such as travel times to nearest destination

• Static portions of the sign will provide directional information such as turn movement guidance

• Inlaid dynamic message boards will broadcast toll rates and offer the possibility for value-added content such as travel times to nearest destination

Typical Intermediate Access Point Entry Sign (from General Purpose Lane)

Typical Intermediate Access Point Entry Sign (from General Purpose Lane)

Typical Direct Access Ramp Entry Sign (from BRT Station)

Typical Direct Access Ramp Entry Sign (from BRT Station)

• Signage will guide users to Managed Lanes entry and exit locations

• Signage will guide users to Managed Lanes entry and exit locations

I-15 Managed Lanes AccessI-15 Managed Lanes AccessI-15 Managed Lanes AccessI-15 Managed Lanes Access

Lane ReconfigurationLane ReconfigurationLane ReconfigurationLane Reconfiguration

I-15 ML Project StatusI-15 ML Project Status

New 8 miles of 4-lane configuration is complete and operational (16 miles total)

Improved Pricing Models

Exploration of Automated Violation Enforcement Strategies

Vehicle Occupancy Testing to take place in 2010.

I-15 Managed Lanes PricingI-15 Managed Lanes PricingI-15 Managed Lanes PricingI-15 Managed Lanes Pricing• Distance-Based Fare

– Driver charged on a per-mile basis

– Fare = per-mile rate * distance traveled in Managed Lanes

• Dynamic Pricing– Per-mile rate varies by Level of Service

(LOS) in the Express Lanes

– Goal: Maintain “free flow” on ML at all times

• Value of Time Saved = “Premium Trip”– Soon – LOS in the GP lanes will influence

the Dynamic Pricing calculation as well. The greater the value of time savings offered by the Managed Lanes, the greater the fare

• Distance-Based Fare– Driver charged on a per-mile basis

– Fare = per-mile rate * distance traveled in Managed Lanes

• Dynamic Pricing– Per-mile rate varies by Level of Service

(LOS) in the Express Lanes

– Goal: Maintain “free flow” on ML at all times

• Value of Time Saved = “Premium Trip”– Soon – LOS in the GP lanes will influence

the Dynamic Pricing calculation as well. The greater the value of time savings offered by the Managed Lanes, the greater the fare

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I-15 ML Enforcement StrategiesI-15 ML Enforcement StrategiesI-15 ML Enforcement StrategiesI-15 ML Enforcement Strategies

• Rely on CHP for deterrence

• Potential use of violation enforcement cameras

– Declaration Method

• Other technologies to aid CHP in enforcement:

– iPhones with central computer connectivity

– Transaction status lights

• Rely on CHP for deterrence

• Potential use of violation enforcement cameras

– Declaration Method

• Other technologies to aid CHP in enforcement:

– iPhones with central computer connectivity

– Transaction status lights

Enforcement Strategy Enforcement Strategy ConsiderationsConsiderations

Without Vehicle Occupancy - Cameras and plate /vehicle recognition requires declaration– lane selection, registration or switchable transponders

Public acceptance of HOV transponders– In Southern CA, use of transponders for HOV’s viewed favorably by majority,

particularly if incentives were provided

Privacy issues

Barriers to traditional use of HOV lanes

SANDAG - Future HOV transponder pilot - more statewide coordination

Vehicle Occupancy Strategies Vehicle Occupancy Strategies

SANDAG Occupancy Project Development Team– Internal/External Stakeholders

Procurement document created for candidate system(s)

Integrator selected - Testing to begin in 2010

Privacy issues with occupancy cameras not a major

issue, particularly with no individual ID of occupants

Vehicle Occupancy Testing Vehicle Occupancy Testing

Dtect Camera had been selected for initial testing

Project Charter

Test requirements developed

Test Plan developed

Lessons Learned Lessons Learned

Local champion and political will are invaluable

Need corridor-level public outreach and market research

Project within the context of integrated multi-modal plans

Lessons Learned (Continued)Lessons Learned (Continued)

Federal “seed” money important in combination with local funding initiatives

Information/research sharing among other agencies is key

Federal support for the necessary R&D and information sharing also key.

Lessons Learned (Continued)Lessons Learned (Continued)

Design: Focus on Requirements document as springboard for design and for all future changes

Flexibility and adaptation

Team approach with System Integrator

Phasing as key to keeping project moving forward

Thank You ?Thank You ?