ISSS608 2016-17 T3 ROGER INSIGHTS
VAST MINI CHALLENGE 1
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1. One Day Camper Patterns
a. 2 Axle Car/Motorcycle
Traffic starts from 6 AM and leaves the reserve by 6 PM. Few visitors spent a lot of time in camping areas whereas the rest were exploring , trying to cover many areas inside the reserve within a day. A lot of people crossed past general gates 1 and 2 and ranger stop 0 and 2. No vehicles go near the gate area as they are prevented from entering into the ranger spots. Most of the traffic are passing by general gates to different camping areas. Around 6 drivers were observed at ranger spot 1 during the day which will be explained later. While returning back late night most of the vehicles are observed passing through general gates 1 and 2 and ranger stop 0 and 2. Out of 4,134 motorcycles 66.3% are observed using the above route.
a. 2 Axle Bus
These vehicles are seen at general gates and entrances. As these vehicles are not seen at general gates 3 and 6, it can be hypothesized that these vehicles does not have permit access to enter these route. They pass through the rest of general gates, entrances and through ranger spots 0 and 2. They are not seen at camping sites, which can again be hypothesized that they might not have the permit to enter the same. They pass from one entrance to another via general gates. A 2 axle bus usually roams for around 40-45 mins (max 1 hr) inside the preserve. This implies that it can used for logistics or other transportation purposes and probably not for tourist purposes. The reason they might not be used for touring purposes is because they don't follow a regular pattern in their movements. At any hour an average of 15-20 axle buses run inside the preserve.
a. 2 Axle Truck
Traffic for these vehicles starts from 6 AM and leaves park by 6 PM. These vehicles similar to 2 Axle Bus does not pass through the general gates 3 and 6 and hence they are not seen at camping 7. But however, they are seen at other camping spots. Hypothesis is that 2 axle trucks carry visitors and drops at camping points and take them back. It can be either belong to individual or to a private company and only a few of them take breaks at camping spots. However, after 6 PM it roams around general gates but does not enter camping spots.
a. 2 Axle Truck with Parking Permit
These 2 axle trucks are mostly visible at general gates and ranger stop areas. Most of these vehicles are present at ranger base and ranger stop 6. Work happens more at ranger stop 6 for which they access mostly by gate 5. No vehicles are observed at entrances. Few vehicles are parked at camping areas for few hours. Hence these vehicles with parking permit are used by ranger workers within the reserve. No information about the vehicles post 11 PM and before 6 AM are provided. Only few passes through gate 2 i.e. to ranger stop 1.
