Unprecedented visitation numbers in Glacier National Park prompted the introduction of a point-to-point shuttle service in 2007 that mitigates congestion on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The most recent contract expired in September 2021, allowing the Park to consider new delivery models for the shuttle service. In collaboration with our sponsors, we assessed Glacier’s previous shuttle service delivery models. We explored contracts and partnerships in other national parks, including self-delivery, third-party delivery, and public/private partnerships. We presented analyses of different models and recommended the Park implement a public/private indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, which is flexible for changes in expected service demand.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ham, Dylan
• Chilton, Bronwen
• Miguel, Mason
• Savage, Kenneth
• Naras, Julia

Subject

• Community
• Infrastructure
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 38531
• E-project-101221-171332

Parola chiave

• Glacier National Park
• National Park Service
• Shuttle
• Feasibility Study
• Transportation
• Contracting

Advisor

• Bianchi, Frederick W.
• Tuler, Seth

Year

• 2021

Center

• Glacier National Park, Montana Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Patrick Glynn, James Foster, Ma'ayan Dembo, Tara Carolin

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not Specified

Date created

• 2021-10-12

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright