This project investigated the problems associated with increased visitation within Acadia National Park. Specifically, the problem of unsatisfactory fee compliance associated with unmonitored entry to the park was addressed. To this end, pressure based axle counters were designed, built, and deployed at all points of access to Park Loop Road. Additionally, fee compliance was quantified in parking lots along Park Loop Road. Ultimately, a relationship was found between unmonitored entry and fee noncompliance, and a comprehensive solution was researched and proposed.

• 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

• Dziuban, William S.
• Sengstaken, John
• Whittle, Daniel
• Leahy, Amanda Lynn

Subject

• Sustainability
• Computing
• Environment
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-072916-091612

Keyword

• National parks and reserves--Management
• Tourism

Advisor

• Bianchi, Frederick W.

Year

• 2016

Center

• Acadia National Park, Maine Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Acadia National Park

Date created

• 2016-07-29

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright