TRIPTAC Research Archives

The Transit in Parks grant program also funded research projects on topics important to public lands throughout the country. Below is an archive of the research projects funded by the Transit in Parks program.

Completed Research Projects

Title of Project More Information/ Final Report Date Completed Agency Creator’s Organization
BLM Alternative Transportation Systems Inventory Link May 2010 BLM VOLPE
Transit and Trails Connections: Assessment of Visitor Access to National Wildlife Refuges Link Dec 2010 US FWS VOLPE
Alternative Fuels Guidelines for Alternative Transportation Systems Link Jan 2011 DOI VOLPE
Intelligent Transportation Systems Lesson Learned Link Sept 2011 DOI VOLPE
Demand Estimation for Alternative Transportation Systems Link Sept 2011 DOI VOLPE
Visitor Access Resource Guide Link Sept 2011 DOI VOLPE
Bus and Ferry Lifecycle Cost Modeling Link Sept 2011 DOI VOLPE
A Review of the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum and its Potential Application to Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Link Mar 2011 FTA TRIPTAC
Using Indicators and Standards of Quality to Guide Transportation Management in Parks and Public Lands: A Best Practices Manual Link Sept 2012 FTA TRIPTAC
Alternative Transportation Systems Business Models Evaluation Link Sept 2012 FTA TRIPTAC
Alternative Transportation System Business Models Decision Support Tool Link Mar 2014 FTA TRIPTAC