Corridor Management Planning

Key for Organizational Success

Sharon Strouse, National Scenic Byway Foundation

Shyna Gawell, Ohio Department of Transportation

Corridor Management Planning

• Term coined in 1967 by Scenic America to guide the long term implementation of goals for the preservation and management of our treasured roads

• FHWA’s 1995 policy outlined 14 specific elements necessary in a CMP for national scenic byway designation

• States looking to update original CMP’s

Michigan’s Scenic Byways

Michigan currently has 17 byways – ‘Heritage Routes’

Nominating team … prep of a CMP … evidence of local support

To identify, preserve and enhance Michigan’s scenic, historic and recreational resources

The Heritage Routes program is undergoing transition, with the routes to be known as ‘Michigan Byways’

Different states, Similar foundations

Ohio’s Scenic Byways

Ohio currently has 27 byways

Grassroots byway organizations and volunteer leaders

CMP supports the mission to preserve and protect state’s intrinsic resources

Plan to preserve and protect while providing for the user’s enjoyment

Different states, Similar foundations

Michigan’s Scenic Byways

CMP Update

• MDOT coordinating with Regional Planning Areas

(RPAs) to assist in update of CMPs.

Different states, different approaches

Ohio’s Scenic Byways

CMP Update

• Individual byways responsible to update CMPs

• ODOT/OBL hired a consultant to assist the byways.

Reviews current CMP and offers advice

Offered training sessions to byways

Different states, different approaches

CMP Update Requirements and Recommendations

• Byway vision and mission

• Byway organization

• Current byway corridor conditions

• Visitor Experience

• Marketing

• Public participation

• Mapping

• Format

Tips for CMP Updates

Start with the end in mind

• Review organization and mission

• Short term plans, finances in hand

• Long term plans, realistic budget and fundraising strategies

• Goals determined based on leadership assigned for completion

• Coordination with the state byway program

Timeline recommendations

• Allow time needed for research

• Schedule strategic planning sessions

• Hire professional support

• Contract photographers/ Gather updated photos

Questions??Contact us anytime:

Sharon Strouse, NSBF

Shyna Gawell, ODOT