Lesson 20 Corridor Planning

Question 1

Corridor Transportation Planning

Answer 1

typically occurs at the regional level.
allows the region’s governments and responsible agencies to coordinate major transportation planning projects.
identifies the long-range transportation needs along the corridor, evaluates alternatives, and implements strategies addressing these needs.
conducted by a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

Question 2

National Corridor Planning

Answer 2

The main goal is for corridors to be managed as multimodal systems where operational decisions are “for the benefit of the corridor as a whole.”

Question 3

At the national level, the latest effort by the U.S. Department of Transportation is called “Integrated Corridor Management (ICM)”.

Answer 3

This refers to the “efficient movement of people and goods through institutional collaboration and aggressive, proactive integration of existing infrastructure along major corridors.”

Question 4

Scenic Corridor Planning

Answer 4

The Federal Highway Administration developed the National Scenic Byways Program in 1992.

Question 5

The Federal Highway Administration developed the National Scenic Byways Program in 1992.

Answer 5

The purpose of the program is to designate and fund enhancements of scenic highways across the U.S. In order to receive Scenic Byway Designation, the roadway must have archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities.

Question 6

Scenic Byway Designation

Answer 6

As part of the designation process, a Corridor Management Plan must be prepared, which documents the roadway’s intrinsic qualities, identifies goals and strategies, includes an implementation timeline, and identifies responsible parties.

Question 7

To learn more about the National Scenic Byways Program, visit America’s Byways.

Answer 7

most states offer their own state-level byway program. For example, the Mississippi Scenic Byway program has similar requirements as the national program.

Question 8

Greenways and Blueways Planning

Answer 8

green and blue corridors

plans can be created at the local level, they are often most effective at a regional level.

Question 9

Greenway and blueways plans can achieve a number of goals including:

Answer 9

Protecting natural resources;
Providing alternative transportation options;
Connecting neighborhoods with recreational opportunities;
Promoting healthy communities;
Creating economic development opportunities.

Question 10

Greenbelts

Answer 10

undeveloped natural land areas that have been set aside for the purposes of open space and recreation, linking urban residents with nature.

Question 11

National Heritage Areas

Answer 11

places where natural, cultural and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape.
These are designated by Congress and can be found on the National Park Service website.
Some National Heritage Areas are National Heritage Corridors.
The Delaware and LeHigh National Heritage Corridor is an example of a heritage trail.

Question 12

Tourism Corridor Planning

Answer 12

refers to efforts to link social, cultural and economic drivers between communities for the purposes of supporting tourism.
For example, along Interstate 80 there is a working group focused on tourism corridor planning.
Another example of a tourism corridor plan is this Tompkins County, New York plan.