River Road State Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan

Public Information Meeting February 7, 2013

AGENDA4:30 Browse Exhibits5:00 Short Presentation5:30 – 6:30 Visit Stations -One-on-One Conversations

River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management PlanPublic Information Meeting, February 7, 2013

West Lafayette

Lafayette

River Road State Scenic Byway Local Corridor Management PlanPublic Information Meeting, February 7, 2013

SCENIC BYWAY LOCATION

Wabash River Enhancement Corporation

the visionThe 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 PlanPublic Information Meeting, February 7, 2013

Wabash River Enhancement Corporation

mission & objectivesDevelop 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 PlanPublic 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 PlanPublic 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 PlanPublic Information Meeting, February 7, 2013

ACHIEVEMENTS1. 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 PlanPublic 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