Transportation Plan

Roadside technician watches a car cross a traffic counter

Photo by Ashley L. Conti, Friends of Acadia

A new vehicle reservation system in Acadia National Park has its origins in a planning effort that began in summer 2015 to address traffic congestion, public safety, resource protection, and visitor experience concerns.The process took a great deal of time, energy, collaboration, and input by neighboring town governments, chambers of commerce, industry partners, communities, stakeholders, staff, and the public.

The National Park Service issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for a Final Transportation Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (FTP/EIS) on May 9, 2019. Regional Director Gay Vietzke signed the ROD, selecting the preferred alternative and authorizing the NPS to proceed with this effort to provide safe and efficient transportation for visitors, while ensuring protection of park resources and values.

• Read a summary of the decision in a Press Release
• Read a copy of the Record of Decision.
• Explore documents, drafts and comments compiled on the NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) website.

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 44 seconds

The National Park Service is developing a transportation plan to improve safety, reduce congestion and conflicts among people traveling on park roads, and protect park resources and values.

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 39 seconds

While the transportation planning process is intended to do many things, one of the main goals always needs to be to protect the incredible resources of Acadia.

 

Duration:

4 minutes, 17 seconds

Crowds of visitors in the summer and, increasingly, into the fall and spring, are making it difficult for people to experience the best of Acadia. Crowded conditions in the park also cause safety hazards.

 

• About the Vehicle Reservation System
• Avoiding Crowds At Peak Season.
• Frequently Asked Questions