EXPRESS LANESEXPRESS LANES Executive Workshop Wednesday, September 18, 2013

In an effort to better manage congestion and provide choices to drivers, Express Lanes must be considered for additional capacity on limited-access facilities on the State Highway System. Secretary’s Express Lanes Vision

Priced Managed Lanes – Express Lanes Non-Priced Managed Lanes – Bus Rapid Transit Lanes – Truck only lanes Focus on Express L anes

Agenda 1.Directive 2.Framework 3.Guiding Principles (6) 4.Exceptions Process 5.Next Steps

1.Feasibility Assessment 2.Vehicle Eligibility 3.Revenue Potential and Toll Collection 4.Operations 5.Design 6.Communications Guiding Principles

Framework VISION Secretary’s Vision sets the direction PRINCIPLES Guiding Principles support CPR Development involved District visits, multi-day statewide workshop in January 2013, and coordination with FHWA HANDBOOK Statewide applicability with process to address regional needs Provides details for implementation and application of Vision and Principles

Outline process for districts to request an exception to the guiding principles and more detailed guidance that will be included in the Statewide Handbook Potential Exceptions – Trucks – Time of Day/Dynamic Pricing – Toll Rate Signage – General Purpose and Express Lane Separation – Express Lane Ingress and Egress – Express Lane Striping Exceptions Process

Next Steps Develop communication materials to share Statewide Express Lanes Vision and Guiding Principles Refine Framework for Exceptions Process Develop Statewide Express Lanes Handbook Develop Design and Operating Standards for Express Lanes

Next Steps Develop Regional Transportation Concept of Operations – Define Roles and Responsibilities – Issues and Agreements – Framework for Future SE FL RCTO Partners

Jennifer Fortunas, P.E. Florida DOT - Systems Planning Office 605 Suwannee Street, MS 19 Tallahassee, Florida Phone: Fax: Discussion and Questions