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Conditions and Performance Report. Appendix E.
Conditions and Performance Report
Appendix E—Condition and Performance of the
Transportation System Serving Federal and Indian Lands |
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Introduction
Characteristics of Federal Roads and Lands
Conditon and Performance of Roads by Federal Agency
Funding of Roads Serving Federal and Indian Lands
Future Challenges
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Future Challenges
Millions of tourists visit Federal lands. High visitation levels, in both large and small areas,
are causing problems due to the growing volume of traffic and demands for visitor parking. The
FLMAs cannot simply "build" their way out of this situation since this would undermine the very
resources the agencies are trying to preserve. Innovative and creative solutions will be required. In
addressing these challenges, FLMAs will need to involve all Federal, tribal, State and local stakeholders
and understand the complex relationship among each.
- As population increases, the demand for access to Federal lands will continue to grow.
This will require a full consideration of alternative transportation systems, including
efficient intermodal transfers. Intelligent Transportation Systems will play a more important role
in reducing congestion and moving traffic.
- Urban growth is expanding closer and closer to Federal lands and Indian lands. As
Federal and Indian lands become part of urban areas, FLMAs will be challenged with all the
issues affecting urban transportation officials. The FLMAs will need to undertake and
implement effective urban transportation planning in close cooperation with metropolitan local
and various other transportation officials.
- Officials will need to look at seamless transportation. This involves two areas. One is how
to ensure continuity for drivers as they travel from one FLMA road system to another. The
other issue involves providing efficient transfer between various modes (highway, rail, transit,
air, and water transportation). The seamless system goal will be to enhance the quality of
visitor's experience consistent with environment and resource management plans.
- Environmental and resource concerns will continue to be a major concern in
accommodating increase visitors. Developing and implementing transportation systems must be
compatible with values of Federal and Indian land.
- The average age of drivers visiting Federal and Indian lands will continue to increase.
This will require continued improvements in signs, information systems and accommodation
for visitors with disabilities. This will be especially important in urban areas where the need
for effective destination guidance is a challenge to implement.
- Effective coordination between Federal agencies, tribal governments, and State and
local transportation agencies will remain important.
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