HOV Lane

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Traffic lane
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Carpool_lane
gptkb:Diamond_lane
gptkbp:controversy Equity concerns
Enforcement challenges
Conversion to HOT lanes in some areas
gptkbp:effect Reduced travel time for carpoolers
Potential underutilization if not enough carpoolers
gptkbp:enforcedBy Traffic police
Automated cameras
gptkbp:excludes Motorcycles
Buses
Emergency vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicles (in some regions)
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
Other countries
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:High-Occupancy_Vehicle_Lane
gptkbp:governedBy Local transportation authorities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HOV Lane
gptkbp:inscriptionLanguage Diamond symbol on road
HOV signs
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:California
1970s
gptkbp:minimumOccupancy 2
3
Varies by region
gptkbp:prohibits Certain hours of operation
Minimum number of occupants per vehicle
Vehicle type restrictions
gptkbp:purpose Encourage carpooling
Reduce air pollution
Reduce traffic congestion
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Bus_lane
gptkb:HOT_Lane
Express lane
gptkbp:studiedBy Urban planners
Transportation researchers
gptkbp:symbol White diamond marking
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pink_Friday:_Roman_Reloaded
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6