1. River Road State Scenic Byway
Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting
February 7, 2013
2. AGENDA
4:30 Browse Exhibits
5:00 Short Presentation
5:30 – 6:30 Visit Stations -
One-on-One Conversations
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
4. Wabash River Enhancement
Corporation
the vision
The River Road State Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan will be a
blueprint and strategy for managing, promoting, preserving and enhancing the
Scenic Byway’s image and function as a distinctive place and experience
within the Wabash River Corridor.
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
5. Wabash River Enhancement
Corporation
mission & objectives
Develop a distinct visual and experiental identity for the Byway
Establish a framework based on that identity for promotion of highway related
quality of life, tourism, and economic development
Create opportunities to advance the Byway vision and respond to challenges
that compromise the vision
Advance context sensitive improvements for multimodal functionality, safety,
and accessibility of River Road.
Identify funding strategies and opportunities for Byway enhancement and
management
Fulfill the local Corridor Management Plan grant requirements for future
funding opportunities
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
6. what is a local management plan?
Safety Strategy
Visitor Needs and Expectation Strategy
Promotion, Marketing and Interpretation Strategy
Scenic Byway Story and Visitor Experience Narrative
Design Standards to Guide Capital Improvements
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
7. economic development and quality of
life purpose & benefits
Attraction and retention of a quality work force
Destination Tourism
Reinforcement of Purdue University as world class institution in a livable
region
Establishment of Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, and West Lafayette as world
class region centered on its rich heritage and recreation resource
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
8. ACHIEVEMENTS
1. USACE Hydraulic Study
2. River Road State Scenic
Byway
3. Long Term USACE
Partnership Development
4. Long Range Planning and
Land Acquisition
5. Watershed Management
Plan
6. US Army Corps of
Engineers Reconnaissance
Study
7. Corridor Master Plan:
Phases 1 & 2
8. River Road Scenic Byway
Designation
9. Corridor Management Plan
grant
9. River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
now it is your turn – please give us
your thoughts and comments to help
us prepare for our next steps
