| Title | New York State Adirondack High Peaks Region Shuttle Feasibility Study |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 80652 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Lian, F. Scott; Richardson, Heather; Englin, Eric; Ireland, Larissa |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
| Publisher | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publication Date | 20210430 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The New York State Adirondack High Peaks Region Shuttle Feasibility Study establishes the current road, parking, congestion, and travel pattern trends within the region. Also documented is the stakeholder outreach process to gather feedback on visitation trends, issues, and a shuttle bus service in general. The report then identifies popular recreation destinations, those that are suitable as shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off locations (stops), and delves into potential future scenarios for a shuttle bus service. Initially the study aimed to present three concept scenarios together, representing different functional elements or levels of service. Due to circumstances that arose through the course of the project related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; this report presents a potential pilot core service guided by what would be possible given present conditions, existing vehicles, and a specified amount of available funds ($800k). A subsequent deliverable will explore two potential future scenarios that provide different functional benefits that may serve the interests of recreational users exclusively, or may provide benefits to other stakeholders. The pilot service scenario detailed in this report includes cost estimates based on both hourly and mileage rates from similar services, discusses the benefits and considerations of servicing the route with a split- or continuous-service, and includes recommendations for complementary activities to support the piloting of a new shuttle service. |
| Rosap ID | dot:55788 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55788 |
| TRT Terms | Shuttle service; Shuttle buses; Feasibility analysis; Recreation; Stakeholders; Traffic models; Traffic congestion; Electric buses |
| General Subjects | Transportation study; recreational access; fleet electricification; battery electric buses |
| Geographical Coverage |
New York |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1771686 |
| Contract Number | 0022238; VPQ60020 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-NYSDEC-21-01 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/80000/80600/80652/High_Peaks_Shuttle_Service_Feasibility_Report_April_2021_508.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |