NTL Record

Title Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore : Transportation System Existing Conditions
Record ID 59219
Personal Name
Creator
Baas, Jessica; Rasmussen, Benjamin; Yowell, Ryan
Source 26p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. National Park Service. Midwest Regional Office
Publisher John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publication Date 20160520
Language English
Abstract Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore ("the Lakeshore") is a significant regional destination along southern Lake Michigan. The Lakeshore manages scenic, fragile dunes and other ecosystems within its jurisdiction. The Lakeshore’s transportation system supports access to not only its resources but also a number of gateway communities. This summary of existing transportation-related conditions provides an overview of multimodal access to and within the Lakeshore. The issues and concerns explored at the end of this document provide a framework for potential projects that can be implemented in the short term to address transportation issues. Key concerns at the Lakeshore include: (1) congestion and traffic safety; (2) parking lot capacity; (3) trail connections; (4) bicycle and pedestrian connections from rail to lake; and (5) underutilization of alternative modes.
Rosap ID dot:12289
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12289
TRT Terms National parks; Pedestrians; Bicycles; Trails; Parking demand; Parking lots; Traffic congestion; Transportation planning; Lakes; Dune sands; Alternatives analysis; Railroad commuter service; Shuttle service; Safety
Classification AGR - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS - PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS;
NTL - PLANNING AND POLICY - PLANNING AND POLICY;
NTL - PLANNING AND POLICY - Transit Planning and Policy;
NTL - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Planning and Policy
Geographical
Coverage
Indiana
TRIS Online
Accession No
1603494
Contract Number P15PG00222; VM0500/PA251
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-NPS-16-04; 626/132643
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/59000/59200/59219/INDU_Existing_Conditions.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository