The Transit in Parks Program was established to address the challenge of increasing vehicle congestion in and around our national parks and other federal lands. To address these concerns, this program provides funding for alternative transportation systems, such as shuttle buses, rail connections and even bicycle trails. The program seeks to conserve natural, historical, and cultural resources; reduce congestion and pollution; improve visitor mobility and accessibility; enhance visitor experience; and ensure access to all, including persons with disabilities. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, together with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service.
Jenni West
406-994-7368
Jaime Eidswick
(774) 571-3503
jaime.eidswick@coe.montana.edu
Hello H+T members and friends:
I am helping to plan for a TRB session tentatively titled “Enhancing access to public lands for underserved communities in urban areas” which is intended to foster a discussion on current research and initiatives related to connecting less advantaged populations to America’s vast network of public lands including national parks and recreation areas, forest service land, and fish and wildlife preserves. The session responds to a growing movement among federal land management agencies to provide access for underserved urban areas to the health and recreational opportunities available in public lands.
We are currently looking to identify possible speakers who would be able to provide insight into the relationship between physical/mental health indicators and access to the outdoors and active transport opportunities in public lands. We’d greatly appreciate any recommendations for speakers from the health and transportation world who might be interested in participating. Please email me off-line with any suggestions.
Best,
Kara
Kara Showalter Luckey, AICP, EIT
PhD Student | NSF IGERT Fellow
Center for Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
College of Architecture and Planning
University of Colorado Denver
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