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Corridor Management Planning
for Scenic Byways Transportation Conference 2006 Presentation
Deborah DivineKansas Scenic Byways Program Manager
Transportation is about more than asphalt, concrete and steel -- it’s about partners
and connections- - Rodney Slater
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
A scenic byway is:
A route designated by federal, state or local government that offers travelers access to
beautiful scenery and the cultural and natural riches of our country.
National Program
– ISTEA 1991– Identify America’s Scenic Roadway
Resources and Tell Their Stories– Intrinsic Qualities: scenic, historic, cultural,
natural, recreational and archeological– Grassroots Initiative– Corridor Management Planning– Grants Program– National Scenic Byway Designation
Kansas Program
• Patterned after National
• Grassroots
• Scenic Focus
• Mile-by-mile Evaluation
• Corridor Management Plan
• Designation
• Implementation
Corridor Management PlanA written document defining goals, strategies
and assignments about how the byway intends to preserve, enhance and promote its
intrinsic resources.
CMP = National Requirement
• State Requirement in KS
• Basis for Grant Applications
• Preparation for National Application
• Leverage Resources
• Partner Involvement
• Yippee– now a byway, now what
• Focuses byway efforts and understanding
14 Components for National CMP
MapIQ AssessmentPreservation and enhancement strategiesResponsible partiesDevelopment strategiesPublic participationRoad safety recordCommercial traffic
More Components
Minimize intrusionsOutdoor advertising regulationsRoadway signsMarketingRoadway design standardsInterpretation
Steps
1. Form Committee – include key stakeholders including “aginers”
2. Keep the public and local officials informed
3. Identify and inventory key resources
4. Assess inventory
5. Create a vision, mission and scoping statement
More Steps
6. Develop goals, objectives and action steps
7. Present to public
8. Present to local officials for resolution of support
9. Submit to State Program
10.Revise as necessary
11.Celebrate and implement!!
Inventories
• Roadway itself
• List partners and existing efforts
• Intrinsic qualities
• Tourism and economic development capabilities
Vision
Statement about what the byway is now and will be in the future:
The Kansas Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway includes conservation and promotion of the resources along the designated route and provides management of the route by local jurisdictions for economic development and long-term resource protection.
SMART Goals
• Specific – clearly defined
• Measurable – will you know when you’re done?
• Attainable -- realistic
• Relevant – pertinent to the byway
• Time-based – within a given time frame
Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway Goals
• Conservation: Identify and Protect Resources
• Enhancement: Develop Corridor Enhancements
• Enhancement: Compatible Development
• Visitor Experience: Enhance and Promote
• Promotion: Community Involvement through Organizational Structure
Key Points
• Communicate Early and Often
• Engage Partners
• Incorporate Existing Plans
• Balance Specific and General Objectives
Potential Partners
• Federal Agencies• State Agencies• State Non-Governmental Organizations• Regional Organizations• Byway Community Groups• Landowners
Kansas Scenic Byways Program Clearinghouse
• Assists local communities• Planning, engineering, design, marketing• Produces brochures, maps, website, other
interpretive materials• Outreach programs• Partners with others• Administers for Scenic Byway Committee
(KDOT, KDWP, KSHS, KDOC T&T)
Questions?
Scenic corridors help us value our uniqueness and
celebrate the mix of community
- - Judy O’Bannon
Enjoy driving Kansas Scenic
Byways!
ksbyways.org
1-800-684-6966
Deborah Divine, Program Manager