A research on comprehensive evaluation for HOV lane based on analytic hierarchy process

In order to improve the efficiency of the expressway and solve the problem of traffic congestion, this paper introduces the HOV lanes, and a comprehensive evaluation model for HOV lanes was established with the analytic hierarchy process taking into account the facts such as the efficiency of transport operations, resources and environment, and economic and financial. Specific road section was selected to collect data, and basing on the analysis of the HOV lanes three alternatives were evaluated. The results show that the combined effect after the HOV lanes are set is better than the ordinary lanes, and it is also reflected that the bus priority policy is correct. The research process and results provide a quantitative basis and decision-making reference for the traffic manager to adjust and plan the transportation.