This report summarizes the results of the work performed under the project Alternative Performance Measures for Evaluating Congestion. The study first outlines existing approaches to looking at congestion. It then builds on the previous work in the area of evaluating congestion by incorporating the public's perception of what they consider to be congested through the use of a web-based survey. The idea of utilizing public input is not frequently seen in studies that look at congestion and its impacts and what makes this study additionally more unique is the focus on drivers in the State of New Jersey. The results presented are specific to the area and allow for conclusions in terms of the entire state, various classifications throughout the state (age, income, etc.) as well as more disaggregated county level findings. The major findings of this effort are that New Jersey motorists are more tolerant of congestion than what is expected according to nationally used traffic engineering principles. The study also found that although New Jersey motorists are tolerant of congestion, they experience a very significant amount of stress while driving.


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    Title :

    Alternative Performance Measures for Evaluating Congestion


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    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    150 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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