This study was designed with two principal objectives in mind: (1) to identify factors that contribute to reduced peak-period mobility in four of Houston's urban activity centers: the central business district, Greenway Plaza, Uptown/Galleria, and the Texas Medical Center; and (2) develop a strategy that will encourage commuters to commit to alternative travel options. Each activity center has its own unique transportation characteristics, therefore the research included the examination of street designs, total numbers of employees, availability of public and private transportation, and pedestrian conditions. Analysis of these and other variables revealed numerous conditions that contribute to varying levels of congestion during the peak-period, including turning lane queue space, pedestrian signal systems, the spacing between passenger shelters, and configuration of street corridors.


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    Title :

    Identification of Factors Contributing to Reduced Peak Period Mobility in Selected Urban Activity Centers in Houston, Texas


    Contributors:
    C. A. Lewis (author) / R. E. Goodwin (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    72 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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