Traffic Congestion

Primary Case:Parking Limitations-Shortages

Traffic congestion can occur because visitors/tourists are driving around looking for parking spaces. Images 1 and 2 show full parking lots at different Federal lands.

The possible solutions to address this issue includes: building more infrastructure (parking spaces), using ITS to indicate where parking is available, or using policies and/or transit to reduce the demand for parking spaces. The following links let you view the Fact Sheets which provide detailed information on the possible solutions relating to this issue.

Infrastructure

• Parking Supply Management

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

• Parking Monitoring System

Policy

• Congestion Mitigation Partnerships
• Parking Demand Management
• Transit/Private Vehicle Regulations

Transit

• Transit Service Options
• Demand Responsive Service
• Express Route Service
• Fixed Route Service
• Park and Ride Service
• Shuttle and Trolley Service
• Alternative Transportation Modes
• Aerial Tramway
• Ferry Service
• Rail Service
• Boat Tour Services
• Vehicle Tour Services

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