Traveler Information Technologies in the National Park System

Maciejak, Emily; Flanagan, Paul; Englin, Eric; Cole, Erica; Edgar, Todd

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Traveler Information Technologies in the National Park System

2026-01-01
By Maciejak, Emily ; Flanagan, Paul ; Englin, Eric ; ...

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Creators:

Maciejak, Emily ; Flanagan, Paul ; Englin, Eric ; Cole, Erica ; Edgar, Todd
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of the Interior. National Park Service
Subject/TRT Terms:

Artificial Intelligence Data Collection Digital Infrastructure Intelligent Transportation Systems Machine Learning Mobility National Parks Transportation Planning Traveler Information And Communication Systems Vehicle To Everything Communications
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-VNTSC-NPS-26-01
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Abstract:

This report details completed and ongoing traveler information-focused Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) deployments on National Park Service (NPS) lands. It reviews six ITS technologies areas – data feeds, mobility data, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence, geofenced alerts, and physical infrastructure and equipment – which can address common NPS transportation challenges, such as congestion, safety, and operational efficiency. Technology reviews include the status of NPS usage and key takeaways for implementation. The report also provides recommendations to increase the adoption of these technologies and thus improve planning, operational efficiency, and visitor experience across the park service’s transportation system.
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PDF
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Volpe Center
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