Pikes Peak conceptual shuttle study : visitation trends and scenario planning

Details

• Creators:
  Rasmussen, Benjamin ; Timmel, Christopher
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Public land
  • National parks
  • Public passenger vehicles
  • Shuttle service
  • Implementation
  • Transportation planning
  • Transportation system management
  • Cost estimating
  • Overhead costs
  • Alternative transportation planning
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-VNTSC-USDA-16-02
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Colorado
• Edition:
  Final report; Nov 2015-Apr 2016
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
• Abstract:
  This study for the U.S. Forest Service provides a preliminary analysis and set of recommendations to support the agency's work moving forward to implement a shuttle system at Colorado’s popular Pikes Peak in Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The purpose of this project is to manage visitation when the Summit House and parking area are closed for reconstruction in the next few years. This report provides an analysis on recent visitation trends, followed by a presentation of two proposed shuttle scenarios: a mandatory service during construction, and a voluntary service after construction. Proposed scenarios includes a vehicle recommendation, description of possible staging areas, and preliminary cost estimates. The report concludes with an initial timeline for implementation and recommended next steps.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  VXS4A1/ PB066
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12272/dot_12272_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.50 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:92d39de371ae907edbb37b8acc95476817ed95918d2cf94a6c7b7ede4aedad5d