Spatial temporal dynamics of vehicle stopping behavior along a rustic park road. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newton, Jennifer N.; Newman, Peter; Taff, B. Derrick; D'Antonio, Ashley; Monz, Christopher
• Is Part Of: Applied geography. Volume 88(2017)
• Page Start: 94
• Page End: 103
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Visitor use -- National parks -- GPS -- Spatial temporal dynamics; Geography -- Periodicals; Human geography -- Periodicals; Human ecology -- Periodicals; 910
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2017.08.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-6228

Abstract

Abstract: Visitor use to parks and protected areas is very dynamic. Previous studies have used geospatial models to better understand visitor flow. Geospatial data give a more accurate and precise insight to visitor movements, and investigating both space and time together in one analysis provides a more holistic understanding of visitor use. This study uses a toolbox created for ArcGIS that combines space and time into one analysis to identify space-time hot and cold spots. By entering data of stopping behaviors of visitors driving along a narrow, rustic park road, spatial temporal hot and cold spots were classified and then described by associated demographic data that was collected. The results show statistically significant spatial-temporal trends among stopping behaviors of visitors in vehicles. Such information is valuable to park managers to better understand and manage visitor flows through an area. Highlights: Space-time analysis can be used to identify statistically significant trends in stopping behaviors of visitors along a narrow, rustic road. Stopping behaviors are likely influenced by infrastructure, other visitor behaviors, and visitor activities. Differences between local residents and visitors can be observed in stopping behaviors.