Lane Control

General Description:

Lane Control consists of signals, signs, and gates that channel traffic into appropriate lanes for travel, collecting tolls, or other purposes.  Simple lane control may consist of fixed signs, while more complex systems may include gates and lane-use signals controlled by a computer.

Effects of Solution:

þ Increase Passenger Throughput (Allows more passengers to use facility)

þ Increase Roadway Capacity (Allows more vehicles to use facility)

þ Manage System Efficiency (Optimizes lane usage)

¨ Reduce Local Demand

Lane control can be used to increase passenger throughput by creating Transit/High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes.  Using Reversible Lanes during peak periods can increase the roadway capacity.  Overall, lane control assists in managing the system’s efficiency.

Examples of Implementation and Contacts:

Harper’s Ferry National Historic Park

Donald W. Campbell, Superintendent

Cost/Financial Information:

Source: United States Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS Benefits, Costs and Lessons Learned Databases.  Available at http://www.benefitcost.its.dot.gov (Cost/financial information is estimated, and will vary based on size and scope of project, number of units, etc.)

	Capital Cost	Operating Cost
Software for Lane Control	$25-50K	$2.5-5K
Lane Control Gates	$78-117K	$1.6-2K
Fixed Lane Signal	$6-8K	$.6-.8K
Hardware for Lane Control	$3-4K	$.15-.2K

Lane control gate costs are for one lane while the fixed lane signal costs are per signal.

Hardware costs are for one work station.

Additional Resources:

I-15 Reversible Lane Control System, San Diego, CA web page:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/operations/I15RLCS/

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