§ 2301. — Congressional statement of findings and purpose.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC2301]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 43--PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS FOR NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
AREAS
Sec. 2301. Congressional statement of findings and purpose
(a) The Congress hereby finds that--
(1) the purpose of the National Park System is to preserve
outstanding natural, scenic, historic, and recreation areas for the
enjoyment, education, inspiration, and use of all people;
(2) units of the National Park System have recently been
established near major metropolitan areas in order to preserve
remaining open space and to provide recreational opportunities for
urban residents (many of whom do not have access to personal motor
vehicles); and
(3) circumstances which necessarily require people desiring to
visit units of the National Park System to rely on personal motor
vehicles may diminish the natural and recreational value of such
units by causing traffic congestion and environmental damage, and by
requiring the provision of roads, parking, and other facilities in
ever-increasing numbers and density.
(b) The purpose of this chapter is to make the National Park System
more accessible in a manner consistent with the preservation of parks
and the conservation of energy by encouraging the use of transportation
modes other than personal motor vehicles for access to and within units
of the National Park System with minimum disruption to nearby
communities through authorization of a pilot transportation program.
(Pub. L. 95-344, title III, Sec. 301, Aug. 15, 1978, 92 Stat. 477.)
