Alternative Transportation Modes

General Description:

Alternative Transportation Modes include any type of non-traditional mode of transportation.  This includes Aerial Tramways, Ferry Service and Rail Service.

Effects of Solution:

þ Increase Passenger Throughput (Allow more visitors to experience area)

¨ Increase Roadway Capacity

¨ Manage System Efficiency

þ Reduce Local Demand (Utilizes other options for transporting people)

Examples of Implementation:

Snow Coaches

Yellowstone National Park

Doug Madsen, Outdoor Recreation Officer, Planning Office, Yellowstone National Park

Propane Powered Buses

Acadia National Park

Len Bobinchock, Deputy Superintendent Acadia National Park

Seaplanes

Isle Royale National Park

Douglas A. Barnard, Superintendent

Electric Shuttle System

Cape Cod National Seashore

Maria Burks, Superintendent, Cape Cod National Seashore

Ben Pearson, Chief of Maintenance, Cape Cod National Seashore

Trolley Transit Service

Hot Springs National Park

Roger Giddings, Superintendent Hot Springs National Park

Dale Moss, Assistant Superintendent, Hot Springs National Park

Aerial Tramway

National Park of American Samoa

Charles Cranfield, Superintendent, National Park of American Samoa

Cost/Financial Information:

Costs will vary depending upon the type of alternative transportation system.  See the related fact sheets for specific information.

Additional Resources:

See related Fact Sheets for additional information.

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