Do HOV Lanes Reduce Traffic Congestion?

Do HOV Lanes Reduce Traffic Congestion?

When it comes to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, you probably fall into one of two groups: you either hate them or you love them. Since their inception in 1969, HOV lanes have divided commuters. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, these high-occupancy vehicle lanes are meant to encourage ride-sharing and carpooling. Drivers with more than a single occupant are incentivized by supposedly being able […]

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