BUSES REPLACE PRIVATE CARS ON ZION PARK SCENIC DRIVE

Abstract

Zion National Park in southwestern Utah has banned private vehicles from the scenic drive that dead-ends in the park's main canyon. Park shuttle buses will run between 6:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily from March to October. The system uses 31 propane-powered buses and 20 trailers. With standing room, each bus-trailer combination can carry 90 people. Public reaction to the new system has been favorable. The decrease in the noise level has made wildlife more visible. Many national parks are working with gateway communities to reduce traffic. Denali National Park in Alaska bans private automobiles, using shuttle buses to transport visitors. The Grand Canyon park has plans for a transit system that would combine light rail, alternative-fuel buses, and multi-use greenway trails. Yosemite has been using buses since 1969 and is working with surrounding communities to develop regional transportation solutions. Golden Gate National Recreation Area north of San Francisco, California, uses open-air electric trams to transport visitors. Acadia National Park on the Maine coast began a voluntary bus system in June 1999.

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