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2.0 Plaza Operations and Toll Lane Configuration

2.3.2 Survey Results

Express Lane Plaza Orientation – The majority of responding toll road operators, and the only bridge operator, have express lanes configured as a continuation of the mainline.

Express Lane Separation – Concrete barrier is most often used to separate traffic and avoid obstacles.

Express Lane Utilization - All express lanes operators allow all classes or types of vehicles to use the express lanes.

Express Lane Width - The vast majority of express lanes are twelve feet (3.6m) wide.

Express Lane Posted Speeds - Express lanes are posted at speeds greater than or equal to 55 mph (90 kph).

 

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