Are carpool lanes really effective?

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published March 28, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

After analyzing piles of transportation research, UC Berkeley professor Pravin Varaiya concludes California's carpool lanes are not as efficient at moving cars during rush hour.

Are carpool lanes really effective?

After analyzing piles of transportation research, UC Berkeley professor Pravin Varaiya concludes California's carpool lanes are not as efficient at moving cars during rush hour.

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Pravin Varaiya , engineering and computer science professor at UC Berkeley.
David Schumacher (right) , principal transportation planner for SANDAG, or the San Diego Association of Governments. He is also a member of the Committee on HOV Systems for the Transportation Research Board.
Alan Hoffman (left) , founder and president of The Mission Group, a planning firm that develops transportation and urban development strategies.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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