NPS Traveler Data Guidebook

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Overview of Case Studies

Park	Technology Used	Phase
NYS Adirondack	Crowdsourced Data, Administrative Data	In Progress
Mount Rainier	Mobile Device Data, Crowdsourced Data	In Progress
Rocky Mountain	Mobile Device Data	Completed 2020
Zion	Wifi	Completed
National Mall	Strava, Capital Bikeshare, Metro	In Progress
Yellowstone	Forthcoming	Forthcoming
Yosemite	Forthcoming	Forthcoming

Technology Overview

Technology	Description	Case Studies Included
Counters	Counters for traffic or bike/pedestrians	Cape Cod, National Mall
Mobile Device Data	Location-based services (LBS) data gathered from cell phones or vehicles	Rocky Mountain, Mount Rainier
Wifi	Location data gathered from park wifi use	Zion
Crowdsourced Data	Data gathered from social media platforms generated actively by users	NYS Adirondacks, Mount Rainier
Administrative Data	Data gathered through normal park administrative functions (hiker permits, trail registrations, parking tickets, etc.)	NYS Adirondacks

Cost, Time, and Factors That Could Increase Cost and Time

Feasibility is a key consideration of this Data Guidebook. As such, each case study and technology overview provides a general estimate on the cost and time associated with carrying out that study at a park. The Guidebook uses straightforward bar graphics to communicate the typical amount for each of these. Where applicable, the case studies and technology overview sections will provide further detail on factors that may increase the time and cost of a project.

Sample of Costs Graphics:

Low ($0 to $5,000)	Medium ($5,000 to $50,000)	High ($50,000 to $100,000)	Higher (more than $100,000)

Sample of Time Graphics:

Low (less than 1 month)	Medium (1 month to 6 months)	High (6 months to 12 months)	Higher (more than 12 months)