Partnering for Transportation Success at Acadia National Park : A Case Study of the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus System at Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.

This report presents the first in a series of case studies on lessons learned from planning and\nimplementing alternative transportation systems (ATS) and from developing partnerships with\nlocal and regional communities. The report is supported by the National Park Service’s\nAlternative Transportation Program (ATP), which promotes the introduction of transportation\nservices that ease the impact of vehicle traffic on national park resources and the visitor\nexperience. Results from these case studies illustrate the specific benefits that units of the\nNational Park Service (NPS) can realize through partnering and help to build knowledge and\nexpertise across NPS for planning and implementing ATS.\n