| Title | Boston Harbor National Park Service sites : alternative transportation systems evaluation report |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 30282 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Bryan, Jeffrey R.; Plosky, Eric; Norris, Charles R.; Porter, David; Lappin, Jane E.; Lawton, Samuel; Peart, Elizabeth |
| Source | 199p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Cambridge Systematics; Norris and Norris Associates; Childs Engineering Corporation; EG&G Technical Services |
| Publisher | United States. National Park Service |
| Publication Date | 20010600 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This project puts forth a forward looking water-based transportation plan which would serve four NPS units in and around Boston Harbor: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston National Historical Park, Salem Maritime Historic Site, and Adams National Historical Park. The report examines the existing conditions at the four NPS units in terms of park facilities, visitor circulation, access and inter-modal connections, water transportation service, dock and pier facilities, and information services. Volpe identifies specific transportation needs for each NPS unit, as well as prospective transportation routes between the units and Boston Harbor. Operating cost analysis and dock-site needs assessment are accounted for. Finally, the report provides recommendations for ongoing support of alternative water transportation. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8533 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8533 |
| TRT Terms | National parks; Transportation planning; Marine transportation; Route guidance |
| General Subjects | Adams NHP; Boston Harbor Islands NRA; Boston National Historical Par; Salem maritime Historic Site; Alternative Transportation Program; Waterborne Transportation; Dock-site needs assessment |
| Classification | AGR - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS; NTL - PLANNING AND POLICY - Land Use; NTL - PLANNING AND POLICY - PLANNING AND POLICY; NTL - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS |
| Geographical Coverage |
Boston (Massachusetts) |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-NPS-01-03; PMIS 56095; NPS TIC No. D-13 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/30000/30200/30282/bostonharbor.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |