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Operational And Safety-Based Analyses Of Varied Toll Lane Configurations, Ian A. Mckinnon
Operational And Safety-Based Analyses Of Varied Toll Lane Configurations, Ian A. Mckinnon
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014
Toll plaza operation is a critical component of roadway operations throughout the United States, as tolls provide both revenue for expansion and opportunity for demand management. Originally cash or physical currency based, tolling has morphed to meet the twentieth century demand in terms of throughput and efficiency in the form of electronic toll collection. Electronic tolling has introduced a new form of driver decision making at toll plazas due to the additional payment choice. Despite the user convenience these facilities provide to consumers, this form of collection has not come without safety and operational concerns. Confusion at the toll plaza, …