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Title: TRANSPORTS TO NATURE: TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES ENHANCING VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF NATIONAL PARKS
Accession Number: 00939830
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: The National Park Service received 300 million visitors at its 380 sites in 2000. As the numbers of visitors at national parks continue to increase, the concerns about traffic congestion, vehicle-generated noise and air pollution, deteriorating roadways, and wildlife degradation are challenges which must be faced. The National Park Service, working with the Department of Transportation, is deploying several innovative strategies to ensure that the ever-increasing numbers of park visitors can opt for modes that are convenient and environment-friendly. This article looks at some of the successful initiatives incorporating alternative transportation modes, innovative strategies, and advanced technologies.
Supplemental Notes: Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Turnbull, K FPagination: p. 15-21
Publication Date: 2003-1
Serial: Features: Photos
TRT Terms: Identifier Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: Mar 25 2003 12:00AM
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