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Northwest Passage Scenic Byway An All-American Road

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)

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Northwest Passage Scenic Byway An All-American Road

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  1. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayAn All-American Road Presentation to the 14th Annual Northwest Tribal Transportation Symposium May 31, 2007

  2. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayWhere is it? North Central Idaho: • U.S. 12 & S.H. 13 • Lewiston, ID to Lolo Pass (ID/MT) • 202 miles; elevation 700-5,200 ft • Nez Perce Homeland • Nez Perce NHT • Lewis & Clark NHT • Lochsa Wild & Scenic River • Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness • Clearwater/Snake rivers • Clearwater & Nez Perce NF • Hells Canyon NRA

  3. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayHow the Route Evolved • Trail to the buffalo for Nez Perce and Salish • 1805: Lewis & Clark Expedition • 1860: Gold Rush • 1877: Flight of the Nez Perce • 1930: CCC road • 1948: Brink-and-a-Half Club • 1962: Paved highway

  4. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway

  5. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan • Defined intrinsic qualities • (historic, cultural, archeological, recreational, scenic, natural) • Held 30 public meetings over 9 month planning process • Identified regional partnerships • Evaluated transportation safety • Outlined design and interpretive guidelines • Developed promotional programs • Suggested 12 key sites for visitor facilities & services

  6. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan 1998-2001: Improvements • Transportation safety projects (passing lanes on U.S. Hwy 12) • Byway logo signs and gateway signs • Site kiosks, orientation/interpretive signs, lighting & landscaping • Public art • Audio tour • • Promotion materials • Public safety equipment

  7. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan 1998-2001: Improvements 2002: National Scenic Byway Designation

  8. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan 1998-2001: Improvements 2002: National Scenic Byway 2004: Advisory Team • Local, State, Tribal, Federal • Listen, build consensus, respond

  9. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan 1998-2001: Improvements 2002: National Scenic Byway 2004: Advisory Team 2005: CMP Update • Organizational Structure (Advisory Team) • Public Participation: Grassroots Approach • Resource Assessments & Management Strategies • Extend Byway Boundaries • Projects

  10. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway History 1989: State Scenic Byway 1997: Corridor Management Plan 1998-2001: Improvements 2002: National Scenic Byway 2004: Advisory Team 2005: CMP Update 2005: All-American Road “A destination unto itself.” An exceptional travel experience.

  11. Northwest Passage Scenic BywayByway Benefits/Accomplishments • Increased marketing power and national exposure National website, National Geographic Guide • Grants (transportation, safety, beautification initiatives) Wayfinding System & Interpretive Plans (2006); Steelhead Park and Viewshed Protection Projects (pending) • Byway communities can influence, maintain, and improve their quality of life Collaboration and consultation with Nez Perce Tribe County and community officials are listening

  12. Byway Resources • Travelers: www.byways.org • Grants/Designations: www.bywaysonline.org • Education/Resources: www.bywaysresourcecenter.org • Idaho State Byways: www.itd.idaho.gov/Byways • NW Passage Scenic Byway: www.northcentralidaho.info Scott Eckberg/NPNHP: Scott_Eckberg@nps.gov Wanda Keefer/Port of Clarkston: wandaport@clarkston.com Mary Jahn/NWPSB Coordinator: jahnstudio@camasnet.com

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