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Federal Lands

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This collection highlights Federal Lands transportation policy, planning, research, and implementation initiatives from the Federal Highway Administration Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH), U.S. Department of Transportation agencies, and Federal partners. These programs and partnerships promote the effective, efficient, and reliable administration of a coordinated program of federal public roads and bridges; protect and enhance our Nation’s natural resources; increase the accessibility of our national treasures; and support the transportation needs of tribal communities. For more information on FLH and Federal partners, please see: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/about/partners. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_fedlands or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530834.

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  • Finding a WinWin Planning and DataSharing Partnerships between Governments and Public Land Management Agencies
    Finding a Win-Win: Planning and Data-Sharing Partnerships between Governments and Public Land Management Agencies
    John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
    2023-06-30 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    Transportation data sharing partnerships are becoming increasingly important as transportation systems continue to evolve and become more complex. As the demand for transportation services grows, the need for accurate and timely data becomes paramount for staff and the public to make informed decisions. This report is a culmination of research and ...
  • Development of MASH TL2 Crashworthy WBeam Terminals For LowSpeedVolume Roads
    Development of MASH TL-2 Crashworthy W-Beam Terminals For Low-Speed/Volume Roads
    Abu-Odeh, Akram ;
    Bullard, D. Lance
    2023-06-01 | PDF
    The objective of this research was to design a simple low-cost guardrail terminal at Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Test Level 2 (TL-2) (44 mi/h) that assumed use of a current generic MGS W-beam guardrail, which is the most widely used guardrail in the country. The terminal design was tested and evaluated according to the safety-perfor ...
  • Guide for Bridge CurbRail and Approach Treatment for Extremely Low Volume Road
    Guide for Bridge Curb/Rail and Approach Treatment for Extremely Low Volume Road
    Carrigan, C. ;
    Plaxico, C.
    2022-12-01 | PDF
    Bridges cross over a variety of features ranging from drainage ditches to deep valleys and serve a variety of functions. There are several competing considerations when evaluating bridge railings: the risk of injury and death for vehicle drivers and occupants, the structural integrity of the bridge itself, and the service provided to the principal ...
  • The Future of EBikes on Public Lands How to Effectively Manage a Growing Trend
    The Future of E-Bikes on Public Lands: How to Effectively Manage a Growing Trend
    Chiarenza, Jonah ;
    Berg, Ian
    2022-11-01 | PDF
    Electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are growing in popularity, and their use has increased on public lands managed by federal, state, and local agencies. Evaluation of e-bike use on public lands is hindered by a dearth of scientific research. This paper presents the results of a human factors field study that evaluated participant speed and behavior ...
  • Automation in Our Parks Automated Shuttle Pilots at Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Memorial
    Automation in Our Parks: Automated Shuttle Pilots at Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Memorial
    Cregger, Joshua ;
    Mahavier, Kendall
    2022-06-01 | PDF
    Through its Emerging Mobility initiative, the National Park Service (NPS) implemented two electric, automated shuttle pilots at Yellowstone National Park and Wright Brothers National Memorial. “The Electric Driverless Demonstration in Yellowstone” (TEDDY) pilot operated from June to August 2021 with two Local Motors Olli shuttles operated by Beep, ...
  • Oregon Route 224 Corridor Study Phase 1 Existing Conditions Assessment
    Oregon Route 224 Corridor Study: Phase 1 – Existing Conditions Assessment
    United States. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service
    2021-10-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    In 2020, the Mount Hood National Forest experienced unprecedented catastrophic wildfire events that damaged recreational sites and transportation assets along the Clackamas River corridor. A 19-mile segment of OR 224, the primary route connecting travelers from the Portland metro area to the forest, has been closed to the public since the Riverside ...
  • Vision Around the Mountain
    Vision Around the Mountain
    Kelly, Jason ;
    Stallman, Kristen
    2021-08-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The project goals were to: 1. Establish a long-term, regional transit vision for public transportation serving Mt. Hood from I-84, OR 35, and US 26 2. Create strategies and actions supporting the regional vision housed within a Framework for Action 3. Secure partnerships to continue implementing the vision 4. Provide a list of projects for the tran ...
    Supporting Files
  • Bureau of Reclamation Long Range Transportation Plan 2021
    Bureau of Reclamation Long Range Transportation Plan [2021]
    United States. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Reclamation
    2021-05-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    With this document, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is pleased to present its first National Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Transportation systems play a critical role toward fulfilling Reclamation’s mission to manage water in the West and provide the public with recreational opportunities. Therefore, this National LRTP establishes ...
  • Transportation Connections 2040 A National Long Range Transportation Plan for the Bureau of Land Management
    Transportation Connections 2040: A National Long Range Transportation Plan for the Bureau of Land Management
    United States. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Land Management
    2021-05-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    After two years of planning and analysis, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to provide Transportation Connections 2040: A National Long Range Transportation Plan for the BLM. This document is the culmination of a collaborative, interdisciplinary planning process including staff from the BLM’s Headquarters Office, State Offices, and Fie ...
  • Old Yellowstone Trail South Corridor Study 2020
    Old Yellowstone Trail South Corridor Study: 2020
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Western Federal Lands Highway Division
    2020-01-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    At the request of Park County Montana, Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFL) conducted a study of the Old Yellowstone Trail South (OYTS) road alignment for potential improvements to the corridor. Sitting 60- to 90- minutes from Bozeman and less than an hour from Livingston, the county seat of Park County, Old Yellowstone Trail South has the ...
  • Alaska Federal Lands Collaborative LongRange Transportation Plan 20202040
    Alaska Federal Lands Collaborative Long-Range Transportation Plan, 2020-2040
    Alaska Transportation Working Group
    2019-12-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    Seven years ago, the Alaska Transportation Working Group published its first-ever long-range transportation plan for Federal lands in Alaska, the 2012 Alaska Federal Lands Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This plan was a collaboration between a wide range of partners – the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildli ...
    Supporting Files
  • Teton Dam Site Transportation Study
    Teton Dam Site Transportation Study
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Western Federal Lands Highway Division
    2019-11-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The purpose of this report is to summarize the study of the transportation characteristics of the Teton Dam site and provide potential improvements to the site. Construction of the Teton Dam was completed in 1976 . On its first fill on June 5, 1976, the dam failed causing a catastrophic event leading to the loss of 11 lives and millions of dollars ...
  • Cascade Lakes Highway Corridor and Bicycle Facilities Study
    Cascade Lakes Highway Corridor and Bicycle Facilities Study
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Western Federal Lands Highway Division
    2019-11-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The Cascade Lakes Highway is located in Central Oregon, southwest of Bend (Figure 1: Map of Study Area). The highway is within the Deschutes National Forest and provides access to many recreation sites in the Forest. The highway’s underlying ownership is USFS, but is maintained by Deschutes County. Deschutes County has become a major tourist and re ...
    Supporting Files
  • Kenai Fjords National Park Exit Glacier Area Summer Transportation Feasibility Study
    Kenai Fjords National Park: Exit Glacier Area: Summer Transportation Feasibility Study
    Newton, Quinn ;
    Simmons, Erica
    2019-10-10 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The purpose of the Exit Glacier Area summer transportation feasibility study for Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) is to understand the current transportation conditions at the Exit Glacier Area and evaluate the feasibility of a range of potential actions to improve transportation conditions. This study is not a plan and will not result in a decisi ...
  • Preliminary Engineering Report Shields River Road Planning Project MT Park 341
    Preliminary Engineering Report: Shields River Road Planning Project, MT Park 34(1)
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    2019-09-27 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    Shields River Road provides access to over 113,000 acres of the Custer-Gallatin National Forest within the Crazy Mountains. The roadway parallels the Shields River which begins in the Crazy Mountains and flows 62 miles to the confluence of the Yellowstone River east of Livingston. Shields River Road offers scenic views of mountain peaks, rivers, an ...
  • Preliminary Engineering Report Roosevelt Drive Upgrade Study MT BSilver Bow 20169
    Preliminary Engineering Report: Roosevelt Drive Upgrade Study MT BSilver Bow 2016(9)
    Robert Peccia & Associates
    2019-09-11 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    Roosevelt Drive provides access to over 73,000 acres of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and approximately 40,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, primarily in the Highland Mountains south of Butte. The corridor also serves numerous private residences and is highly used by permitted commercial timber, mining, and livestock gr ...
  • Bridge Feasibility Study Pedestrian Crossing of the Henrys Fork of the Snake River
    Bridge Feasibility Study: Pedestrian Crossing of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Western Federal Lands Highway Division
    2019-07-17 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The City of St. Anthony, ID and Bureau of Land Management have a shared interest to improve access to recreational activities along the Henry’s Fork of the Salmon River near St. Anthony, ID. These activities include hiking, biking, birdwatching, hunting, fishing, and many more. The ultimate goals of the project are to improve public safety and prov ...
  • Sawmill Creek Road Transportation Corridor Assessment 2018
    Sawmill Creek Road Transportation Corridor Assessment [2018]
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
    2018-01-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The National Park Service (NPS) and City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) requested a review of potential actions to improve the safety performance of Sawmill Creek (SMC) Road. The request is in response to concerns for the safety of visitors and residents who frequently cross SMC Road to access tourist sites and residences. SMC Road is a heavily traffic ...
  • Lake Lowell Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Plan
    Lake Lowell Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Plan
    Kimley Horn and Associates
    2016-10-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The Lake Lowell Area and the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (DFNWR or the Refuge) are critical natural resources. The DFNWR provides important habitat and safe haven for wildlife while Lake Lowell provides the water storage necessary for cropland irrigation. Together, they are also an economic resource helping to drive the recreational, tourism ...
  • PLAN 2035 The National Long Range Transportation Plan Moving People Conserving Wildlife
    PLAN 2035: The National Long Range Transportation Plan: Moving People, Conserving Wildlife
    United States. Fish and Wildlife Service
    2016-07-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The primary function of any transportation system is the simple movement of people, goods or equipment across time and space. However, in the realm of federal land management, the transportation system of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or the Service) must be so much more. Transportation touches every aspect of the Service from the public ...
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