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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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  • Construction Paynote and Documentation Example Book
    Construction Paynote and Documentation Example Book
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Central Federal Lands Highway Division
    2012-04-01 | PDF
    This book was developed to be used as a guideline for Central Federal Lands Highway Division staff, our partnering agencies, and the contractors we work with. The Construction Paynote Examples book gives examples of how a contractor should submit a request for payment (paynote), and examples of documentation that adequately support their request. C ...
  • 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 ...
  • EEBACS Construction Paynote Examples
    EEBACS Construction Paynote Examples
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Western Federal Lands Highway Division
    2015-03-01 | PDF
    This book was developed to be used as a tool for Western Federal Lands Highway Division staff, our partnering agencies, and the contractors we work with. The Construction Paynote Examples book gives examples of how a contractor should submit a request for payment (paynote), and what documentation is required to support their request. Section 109 Me ...
  • US Forest Service Alaska Region Long Range Transportation Plan
    U.S. Forest Service Alaska Region Long Range Transportation Plan
    United States. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service
    2012-09-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    This U.S. Department of Agriculture, Alaska Region of the U.S. Forest Service (FS) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) complements and strengthens this agency's transportation decision-making capabilities at a regional scale. The plan ensures that transportation priorities and funding decisions are guided by FS long range goals and objectives and ...
    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 ...
  • 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
  • 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 ...
  • Pacific West Region Long Range Transportation Plan 2015 2035
    Pacific West Region Long Range Transportation Plan: 2015 - 2035
    De Santis, Justin
    2015-06-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    This plan identifies existing and future transportation needs for national parks in the Pacific West Region (PWR) through the year 2035. Significant gaps are expected between projected funding and estimated needs, in particular for preventive maintenance and operations, rehabilitation of roadways and parking areas, and recapitalization of transit v ...
  • 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
  • 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 ...
  • Region 4 US Fish and Wildlife Service Long Range Transportation Plan Southeast Region 2013
    Region 4 – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Long Range Transportation Plan: Southeast Region [2013]
    United States. Fish and Wildlife Service
    2013-01-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    The Southeast Region (Region 4) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS, the Service) has initiated the development of its first Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). With the assistance of the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Service’s Southeast Region (FWS Region 4) is developing ...
    Supporting Files
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Stormwater Practitioners Guide Version 1
    The Stormwater Practitioners Guide: Version 1
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Central Federal Lands Division
    2018-12-01 | PDF
    The FHWA-CFLHD is proposing refinements to how its Permanent Stormwater Management Design Process is implemented. This section aims to document the permanent Stormwater Design process so that projects can consistently evaluate stormwater BMPs during project development. This will improve stormwater treatment on FHWA-CFLHD projects, improve consiste ...
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Fish and Wildlife Service Lands Long Range Transportation Plan Region 3 2012
    Fish and Wildlife Service Lands Long Range Transportation Plan: Region 3: 2012
    United States. Fish and Wildlife Service  ...
    2012-06-01 | Federal Lands Highway | PDF
    Transportation provides critical links and resources in connecting people with nature on all Service lands, specifically, at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. To this end, the Service seeks to optimize transportation funding decisions and leverage its transportation dollars wisely. For consistency with other long range transpo ...
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