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Scenic and recreational highway study for the state of Washington
Abstract This study, undertaken for the Legislative Transportation Committee of the State of Washington, redefines the concept of the scenic and recreational highway system in that state. It develops criteria for measuring the quality of scenic and recreational resources along state highways, applies these criteria to the development of alternative plans for the system, and proposes means for the implementation of the plan adopted by the legislative committee. A noncontinuous system of existing state routes was examined, both scenic and recreational components being considered equally. Existing scenic highway laws and regulations, resource evaluation criteria and scenic systems in other states are reviewed, goals for the system are defined and alternative policies examined. A random survey of state citizens' views on a scenic and recreational highway system is summarized. The field survey method is given. Alternative plans are described based on a systematic evaluation of resources within route segments determined by physiographic unity, using the clearly defined criteria to establish within each segment the quality of its resources, their ecological sensitivity and the pressures of demand upon them. The recommended plan is 1,479 miles (2,366 km) long. All segments are separately prioritized for management, the scenic portions for conservation and enhancement and the recreational portions for recreational development.
Scenic and recreational highway study for the state of Washington
Abstract This study, undertaken for the Legislative Transportation Committee of the State of Washington, redefines the concept of the scenic and recreational highway system in that state. It develops criteria for measuring the quality of scenic and recreational resources along state highways, applies these criteria to the development of alternative plans for the system, and proposes means for the implementation of the plan adopted by the legislative committee. A noncontinuous system of existing state routes was examined, both scenic and recreational components being considered equally. Existing scenic highway laws and regulations, resource evaluation criteria and scenic systems in other states are reviewed, goals for the system are defined and alternative policies examined. A random survey of state citizens' views on a scenic and recreational highway system is summarized. The field survey method is given. Alternative plans are described based on a systematic evaluation of resources within route segments determined by physiographic unity, using the clearly defined criteria to establish within each segment the quality of its resources, their ecological sensitivity and the pressures of demand upon them. The recommended plan is 1,479 miles (2,366 km) long. All segments are separately prioritized for management, the scenic portions for conservation and enhancement and the recreational portions for recreational development.
Scenic and recreational highway study for the state of Washington
Jones, Grant R. (author) / Ady, John (author) / Gray, Brian A. (author)
Landscape Planning ; 3 ; 151-302
1976-10-14
152 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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