Transit and trail connections: assessment of visitor access to National Wildlife Refuges

PDFTech ReportPublic transitNonmotorized transportationBicyclingWalkingPedestriansTrailsTransportation planningUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Transit AdministrationJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceUnited States. Federal Transit AdministrationAGR-PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS-PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDSNTL-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Transit Planning and PolicyNTL-PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES-PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLESVolpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference CenterThe purpose of the study is to characterize the use of transit and non-motorized transportation modes for visitor access to National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs), as well as identify opportunities for and constraints to alternative transportation access. Specifically, the objectives of the study are to:1. Identify NWRs with strong existing transit and trail connections, recognizing factors that contribute to the success of using these modes for NWR access2. Identify sites with high potential for an increased mode shift to transit or non-motorized access, including key partnerships or promotional opportunities to realize these connections3. Understand how current U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) planning and management decisions affect transit and trail connections to NWRs4. Provide a tool for FWS staff, partner agencies, and friends groups to recognize potential connections, set priorities for future planning, and ultimately enhance alternative transportation access to NWRs