RAND Research Topic: Highway Traffic Control 2012-05-24T14:56:48Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/highway-traffic-control.html Do New Roads Increase Traffic? http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP602z7.html Mar 11, 2010 Mar 11, 2010 <p>How can planners anticipate new choices by road users? RAND Europe examines induced traffic effects.</p> Reducing Traffic Congestion and Improving Travel Options in Los Angeles http://www.rand.org/commentary/2010/01/08/NG.html Jan 7, 2010 Jan 7, 2010 <p>While traffic congestion plagues many cities, Los Angeles stands apart, routinely ranking first for both total and per-capita congestion delay, with an estimate annual cost at close to $10 billion, writes Paul Sorensen.</p> Liability and Regulation of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090427.html Jul 7, 2009 Jul 7, 2009 This research is an initial step toward creating policies to address autonomous vehicle technologies—which have the potential to enormously benefit humankind but raise substantial concern about tort liability for damages that may result from their use. Equity Concerns Raised by Transportation Congestion Pricing Can Be Addressed To Make Approach Viable http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/06/02.html Jun 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009 Policymakers need to address equity concerns early when implementing congestion pricing to improve traffic flow, as each situation is unique and must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Optimal Highway Design and User Welfare Under Value Pricing http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090926.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008 <p>This paper investigates the optimal design of highways operated under a form of congestion pricing called value pricing. Value pricing involves dividing a highway into free and priced lanes so that in equilibrium the highway effectively operates at two levels of service, with those users placing a higher value on travel time savings selecting the faster, priced route.</p> Comprehensive Study on Traffic Congestion in Urban Los Angeles Suggests Ways to Improve Traffic http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/10/02.html Oct 2, 2008 Oct 2, 2008 A comprehensive look at Los Angeles traffic debunks common myths about the metropolitan region's traffic patterns and details the reasons why congestion is so bad -- and why it will get worse in the coming years without significant policy changes.