Sandy Hook Traveler Information System

PDFTech ReportDOT VNTSC-NPS-11-21F4505041114-0007Advanced traveler information systemsReal time informationNational parksIntelligent transportation systemsRecreational tripsNew JerseyUnited States. National Park Service. Northeast RegionJackson, DavidCotton, BenLopez-Bernal, GabrielClark, MichaelJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)MacroSys Research and TechnologyNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Management SystemsNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Transit Planning and PolicyNTL-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION-Advanced Public Transit SystemsVolpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference CenterThis report focuses on equipment and procedural solutions for gathering and disseminating a wide range of visitor information, including real-time traveler information data relating to traffic and parking at the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway Recreation Area. Based on an evaluation of the existing traveler information system (TIS) efforts, park geography, regional partner agencies, and other data and information opportunities available, this report describes the TIS concept recommended for Sandy Hook. A conceptual framework for a text-based communication platform is presented as a short-term, tangible solution for TIS communication