Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives.

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 2011 AM1 Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Multi Driver Attrition Sessions	Form	New	Available
Form 2011 AS1 Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Single Driver Attrition Sessions	Form	New	Available
Final 5_11Supplementary Material to the Supporting Statement.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-05-06	Available
Final 5_11 Part B Congestion Pricing Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2011-05-09	Available
Final_5_11 Part A Congestion Pricing Supporting Statement.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-05-06	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
196220	Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives Initial Invitation	Instruction	New
196218	Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Multi Driver Attrition Sessions	Form	New
196216	Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Single Driver Attrition Sessions	Form	New
195934	Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Multi Driver Sessions	Instruction	New
195933	Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives Single Driver Simulator	Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0626	ICR Reference No: 201101-2125-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives.
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/09/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/15/2011
Terms of Clearance: This exploratory/experimental study is approved with the following terms of clearance:This study is exploratory and experimental in nature. Results from this study will not be used as evidence in reports to Congress or in responses to Congressional testimony. Results from this study will not directly be used to alter programs or policies until followed up with further studies. If the agency will summarize results in any report, it must state that results are not generalizable.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2013	24 Months From Approved
Responses	49,520	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	30,120	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This study will assess the responses to several congestion pricing schemes by asking volunteer participants to make driving choices under these schemes in an experiment. The study will present participants with a number of choice situations involving routes that vary in road pricing and travel time. Three basic types of experiments will be conducted: A field experiment using Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers; a multi-driver traffic simulation experiment; and a single driver simulator experiment. In addition to these experiments participants will answer short demographic questionnaires and short surveys of their driving habits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 122	09/07/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 3	01/05/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives Initial Invitation
Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Multi Driver Sessions	2011 M1, 2011 M2, 2011 M4, 2011 M3	Session 1 Multi Driver ,   Session 2 Multi Driver ,   Session 3 Multi Driver ,   Session 4 Multi Driver
Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Single Driver Attrition Sessions	2011 AS2, 2011 AS1	Session 1 Single Driver (Attrition Session) ,   Session 2 Single Driver (Attrition Session)
Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives Single Driver Simulator	2011 S3, 2011 S4, 2011 S2, 2011 S1	Session 1 Single Driver ,   Session 2 Single Driver ,   Session 3 Single Driver ,   Session 2 Single Driver
Experiments on Driving under Uncertain Congestion Conditions and the Effects on Traffic Networks from Congestion Pricing Initiatives, Multi Driver Attrition Sessions	2011 AM1, 2011 AM2	Session 1 Multi Driver ,   Session 2 Multi Driver

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	49,520	0	0	49,520	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30,120	0	0	30,120	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new information collection request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,999,974

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/15/2011

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