Visitor Vehicle Emissions Study: Pt. Reyes National Seashore

The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division (Volpe Center), provided technical support to the National Parks Foundation as part of a National Park Service (NPS) project to evaluate vehicular emissions in the National Parks. In April 2003, a Visitor Vehicle Emissions Study was performed at Pt. Reyes National Seashore in order to collect traffic count and vehicle tracking data. This data was processed through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) MOBILE6 modeling software to produce park-specific emission factors. Alternative methods involving modal emissions models were also investigated. Mainly due to their ability to take into account park-specific driving cycles, modal emissions models are likely to provide results that are more appropriate for the National Parks. The report discusses the emissions inventory development methodologies and the corresponding results. For further emissions modeling, a simplified approach using a modal emissions model is recommended.

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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8886
• Corporate Authors:

  Research and Special Programs Administration

  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  National Park Service

  Alternative Transportation Program, 1849 C Street, NW (2420)
  Washington, DC  United States  20242

  National Parks Foundation

  11 Dupont Circle, NW Suite 600
  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Reherman, Clay N
  • Kim, Brian Y
  • Noel, George J
  • Fleming, Gregg G
  • Wayson, Roger L
  • Preseault, Ryan F
  • Ritter, Gary T
• Publication Date: 2005-3-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 102p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Environmental impacts; Exhaust gases; National parks; Pollutants
• Identifier Terms: MOBILE6 (Computer model)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Traffic impact analysis; Visitors
• Geographic Terms: Point Reyes National Seashore (California); Yosemite National Park
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01322400
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-VNTSC-NPS-05-03
• Contract Numbers: F0001030001
• Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 15 2010 8:52AM