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原文传递 Grand Canyon National Park and Northern Arizona Tourism Study.

题名：	Grand Canyon National Park and Northern Arizona Tourism Study.
作者：	COMBRINK, T. E.; COTHRAN, C. C.
关键词：	National-parks; Tourism-; Highway-usage; Travel-patterns.;Surveys-; Transportation-systems; Transportation-planning; Arizona-.
摘要：	As Arizona's premier attraction, Grand Canyon National Park averages approximately 4.5 million visitors a year. Motor vehicles are the main travel mode for the vast majority of these visitors. Thus, GCNP visitors have an enormous impact on highways and transportation corridors throughout Arizona, especially northern Arizona. The exact nature of this visitor impact, however, especially overall regional travel patterns, has not been studied for many years. A 12-month scientific survey was conducted by the Arizona Hospitality Research and Resource Center (AHRRC) at Northern Arizona University - the first in-depth GCNP survey in more than a decade. More than 7,800 visitors at both the North and South Rims were surveyed. The transportation section of the GCNP visitor survey produced data on visitors' highway usage and travel patterns, including: travel mode; state-entry points and park-entrance roads used; overall trip miles traveled in Arizona; roads traveled and towns visited; length of stay/overnights in communities; visitor perceptions of the quality, safety and congestion of Arizona highways; visitor perceptions of the clarity and effectiveness of highway signage; availability of traveler amenities; and, perceptions of the frequency and quality of northern Arizona rest stops. This research will increase knowledge of GCNP visitors' travel patterns and road usage. Correlations were run between transportation responses and other survey data (demographics, origins, etc.) to define further visitors' travel patterns and transportation needs. This research will help ADOT develop transportation strategies to improve the overall efficiency of the Arizona highway transportation system (focusing on northern Arizona), reduce environmental impacts, plan infrastructure investments, provide efficient access, and craft development patterns. Information is essential to inform decision-makers at all levels - federal, state and local - on issues regarding visitor travel patterns on Arizona roadways, as well as overall use and allocation of TEA-21 funds, with special attention to national park and tourism/visitor usage. The process owner will be the Transportation Planning Division of ADOT.
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