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Impact of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Incentives for Hybrids in Virginia

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David Diamond
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This paper examines the impact of Virginia’s policy of exempting hybrid electric vehicles from minimum occupancy requirements on state high occupancy vehicle lanes. The paper also addresses the criticisms and potential unintended consequences of the incentive policy, including whether it has impacted the “green” image of the hybrid in Virginia.