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Slow Start to L.A.'s Toll Lanes Certain to Gain Speed

Given time optional lanes reduce congestion and provide travel options
May 20, 2013

Baruch Feigenbaum

The new toll lanes on I-10 and I-110 opened with complaints and slower traffic in the general purpose lanes. While frustrating this is not unusual for these type of lane conversions. It takes up to a year for travelers to experience the maximum benefits. Given time the HOT lanes will provide drivers a reliable travel time and a new option.

Air Traffic Control Newsletter #103

GAO on RNP's slow progress, How cost-effective are ATC providers? and More...
May 16, 2013

Robert Poole

In this issue:

  • GAO on RNP's slow progress
  • How cost-effective are ATC providers?
  • Some progress on NextGen equipage
  • More new ideas for the Single European Sky
  • Wake vortex mitigation tested in Europe
  • News Notes
  • Quotable Quotes

 

Give Managed Lane Conversions Time

May 16, 2013, 9:34am

Baruch Feigenbaum

Los Angeles recently converted portions of its I-10 and I-110 HOV lanes to HOT lanes. In the months after the conversions, travel times have decreased for transit vehicles and cars in the HOT lanes but increased for traffic in the general-purpose lanes. In an Op-Ed article for the Los Angeles Daily News I explained that these are part of the growing pains for the Managed Lanes. Users need to give the lanes up to a year to realize the maximum benefits of the conversion.

President Obama's Recycled Transportation Proposals

Here's how the president could ensure funding for infrastructure
May 14, 2013

Robert Poole

President Barack Obama’s transportation budget proposal for fiscal 2014 is basically the same old thing yet again. Replacing the Highway Trust Fund with a much larger Transportation Trust Fund, launching a National Infrastructure Bank, and jump-starting transportation spending with a one-time $50 billion stimulus have all been proposed several times before.

Surface Transportation Newsletter #115

Access to jobs via auto, Inside the transit "black box," and More
May 10, 2013

Robert Poole

In this issue:

  • Access to jobs via auto
  • Inside the transit "black box"
  • Separating managed lanes from GP lanes
  • Will Congress address WRDA's problems?
  • Major toll projects proliferate
  • News Notes
  • Quotable Quotes

 

Innovators in Action 2013

How governments and agencies are using market-based policies to improve services, become more efficient and reduce costs
May 7, 2013

Leonard Gilroy

Edited by Reason Foundation's Leonard Gilroy and Harris Kenny, the Innovators in Action 2013 series profiles a range of innovators who have demonstrated leadership through action on privatization, competition, government re-invention and other market-based policy reforms designed to reduce the costs of government and deliver more value to taxpayers. Innovator interviews or self-penned articles will be added on a monthly basis throughout the year, so be sure to check back frequently for new content.

Airport Policy and Security News #90

Fixing London's airport mess, TSA expanding trusted traveler, and more
May 6, 2013

Robert Poole

In this issue:

  • Fixing London's airport mess
  • TSA expanding trusted traveler
  • President responds on airport PFCs
  • Miami planning Airport City PPP
  • Gary Airport PPP proposed
  • Will Charlotte convert to an airport authority?
  • Upcoming Conference
  • News Notes
  • Quotable Quote

Developments in Local Government Privatization

Annual Privatization Report 2013 examines local government privatization trends
May 6, 2013

Harris Kenny, Adam Summers, Steven Titch

This section of Reason Foundation's Annual Privatization Report 2013 provides an overview of the latest on privatization and public-private partnerships in local government. Topics include:

A. Mayor Emanuel Establishes Chicago Infrastructure Trust

B. Public-Private Partnerships for Parking Assets

C. Yonkers, New York Pursuing Innovative School Partnership Approach

D. City of Austin Releases Surprising Outsourcing Study

E. Georgia Contract Cities Continue to Evolve

F. Finding New Ways to Provide Parks and Recreation Amenities

G. Water and Wastewater Privatization Update

H. Solid Waste Collection Update

I. Non-Profit Partnerships for Animal Shelters Grow

J. ANALYSIS: Is Managed Competition Dead in San Diego?

K. ANALYSIS: San Diego, San Jose Lead the Way in Local Pension Reform

L. ANALYSIS: Despite Glossy Reports, Muni Broadband is Still a Net Money Loser

M. Local Government Privatization News and Notes

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