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Transportation planners from across the
region have joined together to examine the
feasibility of Fast Lanes on major highways
in the Charlotte region. The
study will determine the technical,
financial and institutional feasibility of
dedicating lanes on major highways in the
Charlotte region for active traffic
management.
This study has been undertaken
because it is recognized that traditional
approaches to congestion (e.g. widening
existing roads) alone will likely not be
sufficient to solve the existing or future
problems. In addition, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
estimates that there is a $65 billion gap
between future anticipated revenue and the
actual transportation needs of the state.
The Fast Lanes Study will be completed by
March 2009. The study will describe what types of
Fast Lanes could be successful in specific locations and
will provide a timeline for implementation. |
