The Island Explorer transit system at Acadia is entirely voluntary and, I might add, very, very popular. I can categorically assure the gentleman that there are no plans to ban autos from Acadia. Visitors who want to drive the park's loop roads are welcome to do so, but many have found that riding the bus is much more convenient. So there is a categorical assurance that the intention of this legislation is not now or will be to ban automobiles from Acadia.
Raúl Grijalva: “The Island Explorer transit system at Acadia is entirely voluntary and, I might add, very, very popular. I can…”
On the recordFebruary 12, 2008
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Addressing concerns about the Island Explorer transit system and automobile access in Acadia National Park.
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