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River Road State Scenic Byway
Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting
February 7, 2013
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
West
Lafayette
Lafayette
River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan
Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013
SCENIC BYWAY LOCATION
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
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
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
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
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
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
THANKS!
Next meeting is in early April

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130207 pubmtg1ppt final

  • 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
  • 3. West Lafayette Lafayette River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management Plan Public Information Meeting, February 7, 2013 SCENIC BYWAY LOCATION
  • 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
  • 10. THANKS! Next meeting is in early April