Reduces daily parking in Yosemite Valley by two-thirds: from 1,662 spaces to 550, centralizing it at Camp Curry. According to one witness, an examination of documents suggests this parking lot will be temporary and eventually all private vehicle day-use within the Valley will be eliminated.
Removes parking lots near scenic spots, such as Yosemite Falls.
Creates three mega-size parking lots outside the park to accommodate 1,490 vehicles.
Visitors will be hauled to and from the valley via a regional transportation system and shuttled to various scenic points by a fleet of “hybrid” electric-diesel buses.
Eliminates over 300 campsites and 164 housekeeping units along the Merced River and 141 rustic cabins and tent cabins in Camp Curry. There will be a total of 500 campsites (only 330 of them drive-in) within the valley, none of them near the river.
Removes historic bridges across the river.
Closes popular picnic areas, such as Swinging Bridge and Church Bowl. Remaining picnic areas will be accessible only by bus.
Closes Northside Drive, the two-lane, one-way exit road beneath El Capitan. It will be kept paved as a trail for hiking and biking.
Converts Southside Drive, the two-lane, one-way entry road, to a two-way road, with one lane going in each direction. Major road widening will be required at some point, though not specified in the plan.
Moves park administration and most employee housing out of the valley. Park employees will be forced to rely on Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System.
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