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Evaluation of the I-10 Katy Freeway Managed Lanes

Project Summary

The Katy Freeway Managed Lanes on I-10 in Houston became fully operational in 2009. The managed lane facility, also referred to as the Katy Tollway, is the first constructed managed lane project in Texas and the first variably-priced operation in the state since the implementation of the QuickRide program on US 290 and I-10 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes in Houston more than ten years ago. The four-lane facility, which was constructed within the center of the existing freeway, can be described as a "second generation" managed lanes project that is more complex than earlier generation HOV to high occupancy toll (HOT) conversions. In addition to the facility's unique operating characteristics, TxDOT developed the project in partnership with other local entities in an innovative delivery process for funding, operating and maintaining the managed lanes. The purpose of this study is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the Katy Freeway Managed Lanes, including aspects such as congestion, safety, enforcement, maintenance, pricing, access design, lane separation, operating policy, public perception, and project delivery. Using a combination of available data and new data collection, the evaluation will cover many of the critical areas of project development, design and operation with the purpose of supporting successful implementation of managed lanes across Texas.

Project Number

0-6688

Status

Completed

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