NPS Mission - National Park Service

National Park Service FY 2013 Budget Justifications
associated noise and pollution largely limit the numbers of visitors that can experience the park. A bike
trail will facilitate a safe, sustainable and appropriate mode of transportation for visitors into the park and
increase the number of visitors able to experience park resources. Garfield County, the Garfield County
Trails Committee, and Highway 12 Committee, and Dixie National Forest have constructed five miles of
bike trail in the Red Canyon area, near the Park. Plans are underway to extend the trail to the Bryce
Canyon National Park boundary near the Park’s entrance. Local citizens, elected officials and business
community all support the development of a bike transportation mode. UDOT has already supported
bike trail development in the area, and they have been involved in discussions with the community and
are supportive in funding future projects in the area. Following the development of a Plan and segment
design (including plans, specifications, and engineering estimate), proposals in collaboration with the
community will be submitted to UDOT to compete for Transportation Enhancement funds. This proposal
assists in the implementation of the Upper Sevier Community Trails Plan. Highway 12 is an "All
American Scenic Byway" and attracts numerous visitors including bike riders. The 3.8 mile portion of
Highway 12 through Bryce Canyon National Park is dangerous for bike riders. Separation of bikes from
vehicular traffic will not only improve the safety of both bikers and motorists but will also facilitate more
efficient traffic flow. There are no places for park visitors to safely ride bikes in the park. The bike path
will provide safer riding conditions, and decrease the potential for vehicle/bicycle accidents on both
Highway 12 and on the main park road. During the winter months, cross-country skiers can use the trail
to access the Park Visitor Center and main overlooks from private business facilities outside the park.
Ranking Categories: Identify the percent of the project that is in the following categories of
need.
0 % Critical Health or Safety Deferred Maintenance 0 % Energy Policy, High Performance Sustain Bldg CI
75 % Critical Health or Safety Capital Improvement 0 % Critical Mission Deferred Maintenance
0 % Critical Resource Protection Deferred Maintenance 0 % Other Deferred Maintenance
25 % Critical Resource Protection Capital Improvement 0 % Code Compliance Capital Improvement
0 % Other Capital Improvement
Capital Asset Planning Required?(Y or N): [ N ]
Total Project Score: 809
VE Required(Y or N): N Type: Scheduled(YY): Completed(YY):
Project Costs and Status
Project Cost Estimate (This PDS): $'s %
Deferred Maintenance Work : $ 0 0
Capital Improvement Work: $ 2,162,375 100
Total Component Estimate: $ 2,162,375 100
Class of Estimate: C
Estimate Escalated to FY: 2013
Dates: Sch’d (qtr/yy)
Construction Start/Award: 01⁄13
Project Complete: 04⁄14
RecFee-15
Project Funding History (Entire Project):
Appropriated to Date: $ 140,000
Requested in FY 2013 Budget: $ 394,895
Future Funding to Complete Project: $ 1,487,480
Project Total: $ 2,162,375
Planning and Design Funds
Planning Funds Received in FY NA $
Design Funds Received in FY NA $
Project Data Sheet
Prepared/Last Updated: 10/11
(mm/yy)
Annual Operation & Maintenance Costs($s)
Current: $0 Projected: $10,000 Net Change: $10,000
DOI Approved:
YES