Modeling the Effects of Transit Service on User Capacity in Arches National Park

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Modeling the Effects of Transit Service on User Capacity in Arches National Park

Client: National Park Service, Arches National Park

  • Developed Extend simulation model of park-wide vehicle traffic and associated levels of pedestrian use at Delicate Arch, based on visitor surveys, pedestrian counts, and vehicle traffic counts in Arches National Park
  • Conducted simulations to estimate user capacity of Delicate Arch based on current vehicle access to the recreation site
  • Estimated change in user capacity of Delicate Arch associated with implementing mandatory shuttle service to the recreation site
Modeling the Effects of Transit Service on User Capacity in Arches National Park