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Northwest Passage Scenic Byway An All-American Road. Presentation to the 14 th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium May 31, 2007. Northwest Passage Scenic Byway Where is it?. North Central Idaho: U.S. 12 & S.H. 13 Lewiston, ID to Lolo Pass (ID/MT) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic BywayAn All-American RoadAn All-American Road
Presentation to the
14th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium
May 31, 2007
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Where is it?Where is it?
North Central Idaho:North Central Idaho: U.S. 12 & S.H. 13 U.S. 12 & S.H. 13 Lewiston, ID to Lolo Pass (ID/MT)Lewiston, ID to Lolo Pass (ID/MT) 202 miles; elevation 700-5,200 ft202 miles; elevation 700-5,200 ft Nez Perce HomelandNez Perce Homeland Nez Perce NHTNez Perce NHT Lewis & Clark NHTLewis & Clark NHT Lochsa Wild & Scenic RiverLochsa Wild & Scenic River Selway-Bitterroot WildernessSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness Clearwater/Snake riversClearwater/Snake rivers Clearwater & Nez Perce NFClearwater & Nez Perce NF Hells Canyon NRAHells Canyon NRA
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
How the Route EvolvedHow the Route Evolved Trail to the buffalo for Nez Perce and SalishTrail to the buffalo for Nez Perce and Salish 1805: Lewis & Clark Expedition1805: Lewis & Clark Expedition 1860: Gold Rush1860: Gold Rush 1877: Flight of the Nez Perce1877: Flight of the Nez Perce 1930: CCC road1930: CCC road 1948: Brink-and-a-Half Club 1948: Brink-and-a-Half Club 1962: Paved highway1962: Paved highway
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: 1989: State Scenic BywayState Scenic Byway
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: 1997: Corridor Management PlanCorridor Management Plan
• Defined intrinsic qualities Defined intrinsic qualities (historic, cultural, archeological, recreational, scenic, natural)(historic, cultural, archeological, recreational, scenic, natural)
• Held 30 public meetings over 9 month planning processHeld 30 public meetings over 9 month planning process
• Identified regional partnershipsIdentified regional partnerships
• Evaluated transportation safety Evaluated transportation safety
• Outlined design and interpretive guidelinesOutlined design and interpretive guidelines
• Developed promotional programsDeveloped promotional programs• Suggested 12 key sites for visitor facilities & services Suggested 12 key sites for visitor facilities & services
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: Corridor Management Plan1997: Corridor Management Plan
1998-2001: 1998-2001: ImprovementsImprovements
• Transportation safety projects (passing lanes on U.S. Hwy 12)Transportation safety projects (passing lanes on U.S. Hwy 12)
• Byway logo signs and gateway signsByway logo signs and gateway signs
• Site kiosks, orientation/interpretive signs, lighting & landscapingSite kiosks, orientation/interpretive signs, lighting & landscaping
• Public artPublic art
• Audio tour Audio tour
• • Promotion materialsPromotion materials
• Public safety equipmentPublic safety equipment
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: Corridor Management Plan1997: Corridor Management Plan
1998-2001: Improvements1998-2001: Improvements
2002: 2002: National Scenic Byway DesignationNational Scenic Byway Designation
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Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: Corridor Management Plan1997: Corridor Management Plan
1998-2001: Improvements1998-2001: Improvements
2002: National Scenic Byway 2002: National Scenic Byway
2004: 2004: Advisory TeamAdvisory Team
Local, State, Tribal, FederalLocal, State, Tribal, Federal Listen, build consensus, respondListen, build consensus, respond
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Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: Corridor Management Plan1997: Corridor Management Plan
1998-2001: Improvements1998-2001: Improvements
2002: National Scenic Byway 2002: National Scenic Byway
2004: Advisory Team2004: Advisory Team
2005: 2005: CMP UpdateCMP Update
Organizational Structure (Advisory Team) Public Participation: Grassroots Approach Resource Assessments & Management Strategies Extend Byway Boundaries Projects
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway HistoryByway History1989: State Scenic Byway1989: State Scenic Byway
1997: Corridor Management Plan1997: Corridor Management Plan
1998-2001: Improvements1998-2001: Improvements
2002: National Scenic Byway 2002: National Scenic Byway
2004: Advisory Team2004: Advisory Team
2005: CMP Update2005: CMP Update
2005: 2005: All-American RoadAll-American Road
““A destination unto itself.”A destination unto itself.”An exceptional travel experience.An exceptional travel experience.
Northwest Passage Scenic BywayNorthwest Passage Scenic Byway
Byway Benefits/AccomplishmentsByway Benefits/Accomplishments
Increased marketing power and national exposureIncreased marketing power and national exposureNational website, National Geographic GuideNational website, National Geographic Guide
Grants (transportation, safety, beautification initiatives)Grants (transportation, safety, beautification initiatives)Wayfinding System & Interpretive Plans (2006);Wayfinding System & Interpretive Plans (2006);Steelhead Park and Viewshed Protection Projects Steelhead Park and Viewshed Protection Projects
(pending)(pending)
Byway communities can influence, maintain, and improveByway communities can influence, maintain, and improvetheir quality of lifetheir quality of lifeCollaboration and consultation with Nez Perce TribeCollaboration and consultation with Nez Perce TribeCounty and community officials are listeningCounty and community officials are listening
Byway ResourcesByway Resources Travelers: Travelers: www.byways.orgwww.byways.org Grants/Designations: Grants/Designations: www.bywaysonline.orgwww.bywaysonline.org Education/Resources: Education/Resources: www.bywaysresourcecenter.orgwww.bywaysresourcecenter.org Idaho State Byways: Idaho State Byways: www.itd.idaho.gov/Bywayswww.itd.idaho.gov/Byways NW Passage Scenic Byway: NW Passage Scenic Byway: www.northcentralidaho.infowww.northcentralidaho.info
Scott Eckberg/NPNHP: [email protected] Eckberg/NPNHP: [email protected]
Wanda Keefer/Port of Clarkston: [email protected] Keefer/Port of Clarkston: [email protected]
Mary Jahn/NWPSB Coordinator: [email protected] Jahn/NWPSB Coordinator: [email protected]