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Questions |
| 1 |
Are there congestion-related problems associated with
the Federal land? (Within the Federal land and/or surrounding area). |
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1.1 |
Do the gateway communities surrounding the Federal
land experience visitor-related traffic congestion? |
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1.1.1 |
Are the motorists well informed of roadway conditions
in and around communities leading into the Federal land? |
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1.1.1.1 |
Are there sources of travel information for motorists
who are planning a trip to the Federal Land ? |
| 1.1.1.2 |
Is there information available to motorists when they reach the
gateway community? |
| 1.1.1.3 |
Do motorists have the opportunity to receive travel information
in their vehicle through the vehicle's radio or by cell phone? |
| 1.1.2 |
Are there parking problems in the surrounding gateway
communities (i.e. shortages or inefficiencies)? |
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1.1.2.1 |
Are motorists aware of available parking in the gateway communities? |
| 1.1.2.2 |
Can current parking in the gateway communities be used more effectively
by encouraging motorists to park in other locations? |
| 1.1.2.3 |
Is it possible to expand (add) additional parking in the gateway
communities? |
| 1.1.2.4 |
Are transit options available within the gateway communities that
could reduce the number of private vehicles that need parking? |
| 1.1.3 |
Have options been explored to modify or improve current
infrastructure to relieve some congestion? |
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1.1.3.1 |
Is there appropriate signage and directions to inform motorists
of services within the gateway community, travel options to the Federal
land, and other relevant information? |
| 1.1.3.2 |
Have efforts been made within the gateway community to improve
current routes and intersections to accommodate the current and anticipated
traffic? |
| 1.1.4 |
Are transit services available to relieve some congestion
around the gateway community as well as transport visitors to the
Federal land? |
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1.1.4.1 |
Are there bus transit options available to people when they reach
the gateway communities? |
| 1.1.4.2 |
Can other modes of transit such as ferries or rail service be implemented
to alleviate some congestion problems? |
| 1.1.4.3 |
Have attempts been made to coordinate transit issues between the
surrounding gateway communities and the Federal land? |
| 1.1.5 |
Have efforts been made to inform visitors of transit
options that serve the Federal land? |
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1.1.5.1 |
Are there any specific advertising campaigns aimed towards motorists
traveling to the Federal land? |
| 1.1.5.2 |
Do transit agencies in the gateway communities have appropriate
signage and information available to potential riders ? |
| 1.2 |
Are there congestion problems en route to the Federal
land? |
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1.2.1 |
Are motorists well informed of the roadway conditions
and routes leading into the Federal land? |
| 1.2.2 |
Can the current infrastructure leading to the Federal
land be expanded or modified to improve its efficiency? |
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1.2.2.1 |
Would it be possible to add additional lanes or routes to the Federal
land to accommodate more traffic? |
| 1.2.2.2 |
Has the current roadway infrastructure been updated or optimized
in the past three years ? |
| 1.2.3 |
Can additional modes (bus, rail, etc.) of travel be
implemented to reduce the demand on the current roadways (facilities)? |
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1.2.3.1 |
Is there transit (bus) service to the Federal land? |
| 1.2.3.2 |
Are there alternate modes of travel, such as rail or ferry service,
that may be used to relieve some congestion en-route to the Federal
land ? |
| 1.2.4 |
Have efforts been made to coordinate transportation
and emergency services between local agencies and the Federal land? |
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1.2.4.1 |
Have local agencies, businesses and groups in the region coordinated
to reduce congestion or other transportation-related issues? |
| 1.2.4.2 |
Do local agencies have a coordinated emergency plan for vehicle
accidents? |
| 1.2.4.3 |
Have efforts been made to coordinate transit services within the
region? |
| 1.2.5 |
Have actions been taken to improve the efficiency
of the current infrastructure ? |
| 1.2.6 |
Do the routes leading to the Federal land experience
significant heavy truck traffic (including motor homes and semi trucks)? |
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1.2.6.1 |
Have modifications been made to the current transportation infrastructure
(roadways) to give passenger cars and trucks the opportunity to pass
larger, slower vehicles? |
| 1.2.6.2 |
Is it possible to divert this slower traffic (e.g. semi truck
traffic) to another route? |
| 1.2.6.3 |
Are pedestrians and bicyclists currently using the same facilities
(roadways) as the larger and slower vehicles? |
| 1.2.7 |
Do certain routes leading to the Federal land experience
more congestion than others |
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1.2.7.1 |
Are motorists aware of all possible routes to the Federal land? |
| 1.2.7.2 |
Would it be beneficial to designate certain routes for transit/tour
use only? |
| 1.3 |
Are the Federal land's entrances frequently congested
by vehicles? |
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1.3.1 |
Are motorists informed of the potential delays at
each entrance and alternate entrances? |
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1.3.1.1 |
Are visitors able to receive information about delays at the Federal
land's entrances while traveling |
| 1.3.1.2 |
Would it reduce congestion at the Federal land's entrances if
certain vehicles (vehicle types) were required to enter through specific
gates or entrances? |
| 1.3.2 |
Are employees (or concessionaires) delayed by congestion
or traffic problems on the way to the Federal land or at the entrances? |
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1.3.2.1 |
Would separating employees and/or concessionaires from visitors
at the entrances reduce congestion problems? |
| 1.3.2.2 |
Are there employee/concessionaire-specific transit options available? |
| 1.3.3 |
Would it be possible to add additional booths and/or
entrance lanes at the Federal land? |
| 1.3.4 |
Do the roadways in the area experience large volumes
of traffic into the Federal land during the day, which reverse and
flow out during the evening? |
| 1.3.5 |
Are transit options available to move more people
through current entrances? |
| 1.3.6 |
Have actions been taken to reduce congestion around
the Federal land's entrances? |
| 1.3.7 |
Do visitors have the opportunity to purchase passes
and tickets to attractions and lodging/camping prior to their arrival
at the Federal land? |
| 1.4 |
Is there vehicle congestion in the Federal land? |
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1.4.1 |
Are motorists aware of all available routes and roadway
conditions in the Federal land? |
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1.4.1.1 |
Are there travel information sources that motorists can access
through their vehicle's radio or a cell phone? |
| 1.4.1.2 |
Do visitors have opportunities to pick up information such as
brochures and pamphlets at the entrances or within to the Federal
land? |
| 1.4.1.3 |
Does the Federal land have appropriate signs informing visitors
of travel-related information? |
| 1.4.2 |
Are there parking problems in the Federal land (i.e.
shortages and inefficiencies)? |
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1.4.2.1 |
Does the Federal land have appropriate signs informing visitors
of travel-related information? |
| 1.4.2.2 |
Can available parking within the Federal land be used more effectively
by encouraging motorists to park in certain locations? |
| 1.4.2.3 |
Is it possible to expand (add) additional parking to accommodate
visitors? |
| 1.4.2.4 |
Are transit options available that could reduce the number of
private vehicles that need parking spaces? |
| 1.4.3 |
Does the Federal land experience a significant amount
of large vehicle or heavy truck traffic? |
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1.4.3.1 |
Are there restrictions or regulations to minimize the amount of
large vehicles using routes in or through the Federal land? |
| 1.4.3.2 |
Are large vehicles aware of alternate routes that may be better
suited to their vehicles? |
| 1.4.4 |
Do visitors have the opportunity to purchase passes
and tickets prior to their arrival at the Federal land? |
| 1.4.5 |
Is there a possibility of expanding or modifying the
Federal land's transportation infrastructure (roads, parking areas)
to better accommodate motorists? |
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1.4.5.1 |
Is it possible to re-route certain larger vehicles (e.g. transit,
tours) along different routes? |
| 1.4.5.2 |
Are faster moving vehicles able to pass slower vehicles within
the Federal land? |
| 1.4.5.3 |
Are there many bicycle/pedestrian conflicts with vehicles in the
Federal land? |
| 1.4.5.4 |
Would it be possible to build additional lanes or routes to reduce
congestion in the Federal land? |
| 1.4.5.5 |
Has the transportation infrastructure been modified or optimized
to allow for maximum capacity? |
| 1.4.5.6 |
Is it possible to add or designate certain infrastructure (such
as certain routes or lanes) for employees and concessionaires only? |
| 1.4.6 |
Have actions been taken, and policies implemented,
to improve the efficiency of the transportation infrastructure with
the Federal land? |
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1.4.6.1 |
Have the intersections and traffic control devices (i.e. signs
and pavement markings) been updated within the Federal land within
the last three years? |
| 1.4.6.2 |
Are there certain turning movements or types of vehicles that
are causing congestion within the Federal land? |
| 1.4.7 |
Have steps been taken by the Federal land to coordinate
with other agencies in the case of an emergency (natural or man-made
disaster)? |
| 1.4.8 |
Do visitors have the option of experiencing the Federal
land through a tour service or other innovative means (such as aerial
trams)? |
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1.4.8.1 |
Does the Federal land have large bodies of water that may be suitable
for tours or transportation utilizing watercraft such as ferries
or large boats? |
| 1.4.8.2 |
Is there extreme terrain or weather conditions in the Federal
land that limit the accessibility of automobiles from certain areas |
| 1.4.8.3 |
Are there other means of transportation (besides automobiles)
within the Federal land such as railways? |
| 1.4.9 |
Are there employee/concessionaire-specific transit
options available? |
| 1.4.10 |
Are transit options available for tourists within
the Federal land? |
| 1.4.11 |
If transit is available, are people aware of the service,
including departure times and destinations? |
| 1.4.12 |
Would it be beneficial to designate certain routes
for transit/tour use only? |
| 1.4.13 |
If there is transit service, are there bus stops that
do not have adequate protection from the elements (weather)? |
| 2 |
Are there speed-related problems (e.g. speeding or
congestion-related) associated with the Federal land? (Within the
Federal land and/or surrounding area). |
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2.1 |
Are there speeding issues en-route to the Federal
Land? |
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2.1.1 |
Are the motorists aware of their speeding and the
potential consequences related to other visitors or the Federal land's
resources? |
| 2.1.2 |
Have signs and pavement markings been used (or improved)
to reduce speeding? |
| 2.1.3 |
Can the current routes be modified (adding speed-bumps,
bends in the road, etc.) to discourage speeding? |
| 2.1.4 |
Are the current speed limits reasonable, based on
the types of traffic (vehicles) and the function of the roadway? |
| 2.2 |
Does speeding occur within the Federal Land? |
| 2.3 |
Are there vehicles that create congestion within
or en-route to the Federal land because they are traveling too
slow? |
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2.3.1 |
Would new speed regulations (such as increasing or
reducing the overall speed limit) improve traffic flow? |
| 2.3.2 |
Is it possible to modify the current infrastructure
to improve traffic flow? |
| 2.3.3 |
Are there appropriate signs notifying motorists of
speed limits, including minimum limits where necessary? |
| 2.3.4 |
Are large vehicles traveling at slower speeds than
passenger cars and trucks? |
| 2.3.5 |
Are the drivers of the slow moving vehicles aware
of their speed and the congestion they may be causing? |
| 3 |
Are there emergency response issues in the Federal
land? |
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3.1 |
Are the drivers of the slow moving vehicles aware
of their speed and the congestion they may be causing? |
| 3.2 |
Does the Federal land have a method of monitoring
visitors in remote areas? |
| 3.3 |
Have steps been taken to coordinate with agencies
outside of the Federal land during an emergency or accident? |
| 4 |
Do construction and repair efforts cause significant
traffic disruptions? |
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4.1 |
Would restricting the types of vehicles traveling
through a particular work zone improve traffic flow? |
| 4.2 |
Are motorists aware of the construction (on or near
a road) before reaching it? |
| 4.3 |
Do visitors receive information about alternate routes
in order to avoid the construction zones? |
| 4.4 |
Are construction conditions dangerous because of traffic-related
issues (speeds, amount of traffic, etc.)? |
| 5 |
Are there areas within the Federal land that are prone
to transportation-related accidents? |
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5.1 |
Are there any roadway intersections in your Federal
land that are particularly dangerous? |
| 5.2 |
Are there any roadways within your Federal land that
you believe need safety improvements? |
| 5.3 |
Does vegetation (trees, grasses, etc.) impede motorists'
vision along roadways and/or attract animals close to the roadways? |
| 6 |
Is there a concern about vehicle-wildlife accidents
in or near the Federal land? |
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6.1 |
Are there animal-vehicle accidents en-route to the
Federal Land ? |
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6.1.1 |
Are motorists informed of animals in or entering the
roadway while traveling to the Federal land (e.g., is there proper
warning signs)? |
| 6.1.2 |
Are there means by which animals are able to safely
cross roadways leading to the Federal land (such as under- or over-passes)? |
| 6.1.3 |
Do current speed limits give motorists proper reaction
time to an animal in the roadway? |
| 6.2 |
Are animal-vehicle collisions a problem within the
Federal land? |
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6.2.1 |
Are motorists aware of the potential danger of animal-vehicle
collisions in the Federal land (are they aware of the damage that
can be done to their vehicle by hitting an animal such as a deer)? |
| 6.2.2 |
Are steps taken to improve visibility along roadways
where animal-vehicle collisions occur (such as trimming trees and
grasses along the roads)? |
| 6.2.3 |
Would it be beneficial to close certain routes during
certain times when animals are moving (crossing the roadways) more
frequently? |
| 7 |
Does the region experience severe weather including
storms and seasonal weather? |
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7.1 |
Are routes (roadways) to the Federal land subject
to extreme weather (such as heavy rains or snowfalls)? |
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7.1.1 |
Are motorists sufficiently informed of the weather
and road conditions en-route to the Federal land (through signs or
the 5-1-1 information number)? |
| 7.1.2 |
Are there safety measures (such as "road closure gates")
to warn motorist or restrict their travel due to dangerous weather
and road conditions en-route to the Federal land? |
| 7.2 |
Does the Federal land have problems with weather-related
issues (such as road closures due to heavy snowfalls, mudslides,
or flooding)? |
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7.2.1 |
Does the Federal land have regulations to reduce the
number or type of vehicles entering areas that are subject to severe
weather events such as flooding, mudslides, avalanches, etc.? |
| 7.2.2 |
Does the Federal land have measures to track its employees
during poor weather in the event of an accident or emergency (such
as Automatic Vehicle Location "AVL" technology)? |
| 7.2.3 |
Are there other transportation options that would
allow visitors to enjoy the Federal land during inclement weather
or conditions that make typical transportation difficult (such as
snow coaches, or the use of alternate routes)? |
| 8 |
Are motorists creating negative environmental impacts
on the Federal land's resources? |
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8.1 |
Are vehicles leaving designated routes or parking
on environmentally-sensitive areas? |
| 8.2 |
Are vehicles creating excessive pollution and detracting
from other visitors' experience? |
| 8.3 |
Would the restriction of vehicles from all or certain
areas of the Federal land enhance the experience (enjoyment) of the
majority of visitors? |
| 8.4 |
Are there environmentally-sensitive areas that require
reduced amounts of traffic, in order to reduce the impact of visitors
on the area? |
