Transportation in National Parks: A Historical Context. National Park Service July 29, 2008

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1 Transportation in National Parks: A Historical Context National Park Service July 29, 2008

2 Major Influences Upon NPS Transportation: Development Eras Political Influences Agency Policies Technologies Societal Trends & Movements

3 Parks Before the National Park Service

4 Parks Before the National Park Service

5 Parks Before the National Park Service Political Influences: The Wild West - Anything goes; survival of the fittest Agency Policies: (None) Unregulated, Entrepreneurial Technologies: Primitive, but emerging industrialization Societal Trends & Movements: The Park Movement gains momentum, expansionist, City Beautiful/Civic pride on a national level

6 The NPS and America Embraces the Automobile

7 The NPS and America Embraces the Automobile

8 The NPS Early Years: s Political Influences: NPS is established, supported by Congress and American public Agency Policies: Development of the Parks & their facilities is paramount, establishment of programs/budgets Technologies: Transition from RR to autos is gaining momentum Societal Trends & Movements: National road-building programs/efforts reflected in NPS road-building plans. Freedom for more Americans to See America First

9 Post-WWII Years- Expansion & Modernization of Transportation across America

10 Post-WWII Years- Roadside Amenities for Tourists and Travelers on the go

11 Mission 66: to overcome the inroads of neglect and to restore to the American people a National Park System adequate for their needs.

12 The Mission 66 Era: NPS Upgrades Political Influences: Parks are run-down, underfunded and need upgraded. Post-war support for parks runs high Agency Policies: Sweeping, long-term facility improvement programs corresponds to Interstate Highway Act/development Technologies: Modern, improved, sleek, high-speed Societal Trends & Movements: See the USA in your Chevrolet - post-war affluence. Expansion, modernization of park roads & Interstate Development

13 NPS Transportation Today: Multimodal, Multi-Experiential

14 NPS Transportation Today: Aging Infrastructure, Diverse & High-Tech

15 DEATH VALLEY NP VICKSBURG NMP CEDAR BREAKS NM MARTIN LUTHER KING NHS

16 T T T T NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PARK DIRECTORS AND THE NPS: CHILDREN AND NATURE PLAN FOR ACTION (9/2007)

17 NPS Transportation Today Political Influences: Support/focus for Centennial Agency Policies: Emphasis on public/private investment opportunities, Asset/Facility Management, multi-agency opportunities Technologies: High-tech, fast-paced, quickly changing, lack of training/expertise Societal Trends & Movements: Nature Deficit needs to be addressed; urban encroachment

18 NPS TRANSPORTATION CRITICAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS 1. Address facility/infrastructure backlog. Approach critical systems first 2. Organize and Mobilize a NPS Transportation 2016 Strategy to meet Centennial Goals 3. Enhance Reauthorization Opportunities 4. Bridge the Funding Gap. FLHP funding will not supply the $$$ needs alone

19 NPS TRANSPORTATION: Planning for the Future/Building upon the Legacy 1. Establish a National Vision (National Level Plan) a) Build upon Existing NPS Initiatives b) Coordinate w/partners and allied agencies 2. Extend National Vision through to Regions, Park Units and Projects via an Integrated Planning Process 3. Establish a Plan of Action to Enhance and Strengthen Organizational Capabilities and Business Practices to achieve the Vision

20 TOWARD AN OVERARCHING NPS TRANSPORTATION VISION AN EXAMPLE: NPS COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTED CORRIDORS FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY (CCC-21)

21 WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTED CORRIDOR? EXAMPLE PLANNING SCENARIO: NATIONAL LEVEL SAMPLE VISION STATEMENT Establish an integrated approach to transportation investments aimed at restoring, rehabilitating, modernizing and enhancing the infrastructure and operational capabilities of the NPS transportation systems and networks to meet the needs for 2030 and beyond

22 HOW CAN A SCENARIO LIKE THIS SUPPORT THE NPS CENTENNIAL? EXAMPLE PLANNING SCENARIO: NATIONAL LEVEL SAMPLE 2016 VISION STATEMENT Through selected, high priority projects across the nation, establish and develop comprehensively connected corridors that recapture and redefine the exemplary essence of travel to national parks through ushering in a new era of modern, efficient, sustainable, multi-modal opportunities for NPS visitors

23 EXAMPLE SCENARIO: CCC-21 KEY NATIONAL LEVEL PLAN ELEMENTS 1. Improved & Enhanced Mobility, Access & Connectivity 2. Improved & Enhanced Infrastructure 3. Improved Visitor Experiences, with an emphasis on new ways to engage and inform visitors via transportation systems/technologies 4. Improved Resource Conditions related to transportation systems/networks/services 5. Improved & Enhanced Organizational Effectiveness

24 PHASE TWO: ESTABLISH 2016 PRIORITIES VIA REGIONAL PLANS IDENTIFYING CORRIDORS HIGH INTERCONNECTIVI TY MODERATE INTERCONNECTIVI TY MINIMAL INTERCONNECTIVI TY

25 PHASE THREE: REGIONAL CORRIDOR PLANNING- AKR MULTI-MODAL HUB INTERACTIVE INTERPRETATION MULTI-AGENCY MARINE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR RAILWAY/HIGHWAY CORRIDOR EXAMPLE: ALASKA LAND & SEA CONNECTED CORRIDOR

26 MULTI-UNIT BATTLEFIELD CONNECTED CORRIDORS- NER INTERACTIVE INTERPRETATION ACCESS HUB MULTI-MODAL ZONE MULTI-MODAL CORRIDOR

27 GRAND CIRCLE CONNECTED CORRIDOR- IMR REGIONAL TOURISM CORRIDOR INTERACTIVE INTERPRETATION INTERMODAL HUBS

28 PHASE FOUR: PROJECT LEVEL CONNECTED CORRIDORS- GRCA INTERACTIVE INTERPRETATION MULTI-MODAL HUB MULTI-MODAL ZONE GREENWAY/BIKEWAY CORRIDORS REGIONAL TOURISM CORRIDORS PRIMARY TRANSIT CORRIDORS

29 SUMMARY Recognize the NPS history, culture and relationships related to transportation Translate historic principles and approaches into contemporary strategies Restore & Maintain the Legacy- Look to the Future Reconnect America with its National Parks

30 It s more than people movement. It s about moving people. Stirring their souls and inspiring future generations to embrace America s conservation ethic as represented in their National Parks and Monuments kevin_percival@nps.gov

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