I have read this story ("Beltway HOT Lanes Proposal Endorsed") with much interest; I don't live in the Washington D.C. area, but visit often (and have relatives there).
I do think, however, that it is a misnomer to allow these proposed lanes to be called HOT lanes, yet allow single-occupant vehicles to use them (even by paying a toll). Does not HOT stand for "High Occupancy Traffic", or am I confusing this with HOV ("High Occupancy Vehicle")?
Andrew Clements, AIA
Austin, Texas
I do think, however, that it is a misnomer to allow these proposed lanes to be called HOT lanes, yet allow single-occupant vehicles to use them (even by paying a toll). Does not HOT stand for "High Occupancy Traffic", or am I confusing this with HOV ("High Occupancy Vehicle")?
Andrew Clements, AIA
Austin, Texas