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Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway
The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association invites you to attend an Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway Public Input Meeting this Tuesday, October 16 in Markleeville at the Alpine County Administrative Building or this Wednesday, October 17 in Arnold at the Independence Hall Community Center. The meetings will begin at 6:00 pm and will last approximately 90 minutes. Physical addresses of the meeting locations are noted to the right.
Designated a National Scenic Byway in 2005, the Corridor Management Plan for the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway is being updated, and this is an important opportunity for you to share your thoughts about the Byway. As a stakeholder, you have the ability to help shape the future of this renowned travel destination.
We encourage you to forward this announcement to others, particularly if you are the director or head of an organization (CVB, not-for-profit, etc.).
The following questions will guide the meetings' conversation:
- What is the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway known for?
- What can the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway be more well known for?
- How has the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway been important to your organization or community?
- How has your organization or community supported the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association?
- On what types of projects or initiatives should the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association focus?
- How can the effectiveness of the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association be increased?
- What are a couple of really "big picture" ideas or outcomes that we should aim high to accomplish for the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway?
"The Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway is a world-class destination for travelers with its rich scenic and natural resources, international history and many recreation opportunities. It's also a great place to live, work, and play.Since its designation, the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway has successfully obtained funding for several marketing and enhancement projects. Now the association needs all of its stakeholders to help plan the byway's next chapter of growth and effectiveness."
- Michelle Plotnik, Executive Director, Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association
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What's a "corridor management plan" and why is it being updated?
A Corridor Management Plan is a written document which outlines the vision for the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway and guides a wide range of activities including resource protection, marketing, partnership organizing, and strategies for sharing the unique culture and history of the area. It outlines key goals and objectives, implementation strategies, and timelines for completion.
A 61 mile-long National Scenic Byway along Highways 4 and 89 in Alpine and Calaveras Counties, the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway connects and supports a diverse array of stakeholders. A carefully-crafted Corridor Management Plan can help these stakeholders work together, join forces on related projects, and avoid the conflicts that occur when different organizations, groups or government agencies are planning without consulting one another.
The Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway's original Corridor Management Plan was written in 2004, and needs updating to reflect contemporary opportunities and challenges, and to outline practical and innovative strategies to ensure the long-term vitality of the Byway.
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Stakeholder Meeting Dates, Locations and Times
Tuesday, October 16, 2012: Markleeville
Location: Alpine County Administrative Building, Board Chambers, 99 Water Street
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 17, 2012: Arnold
Location: Independence Hall Community Center, 1445 Blagen Road
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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