This document outlines regional policies for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in the central Puget Sound region, covering rules for lane operation, enforcement, and public education. It establishes that HOV lanes should be reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for buses, carpools, and vanpools, and calls for increased fines for violations and better use of technology to improve compliance. The policies were developed by the Regional HOV Policy Advisory Committee in 1998-1999 and are intended to reduce traffic volumes, lower vehicle emissions, and improve overall transportation efficiency.Open full document
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This appendix outlines regional policies guiding the development and operation of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) system in the central Puget Sound region, as established by the Regional HOV Policy Advisory Committee in 1998-1999. Policies cover hours of operation, lane development criteria, enforcement funding, public education programs, and endorsement of state HOV operating standards. The document is part of the Destination 2030 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.