Since the writing of the original Corridor Management Plan in 2000 and designation as a National Scenic Byway much has been accomplished on the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. Millions of dollars of funding have been obtained through the efforts of the MaineDOT Scenic Byway Program, RLHT as Byway Coordinator, and the Scenic Byway Council.

Twenty years later, it’s time for a new Corridor Management Plan. Currently being written, it outlines how to protect and enhance the byway’s intrinsic qualities and the character that defines the byway. An essential element of byway programs is that they’re grassroots in nature, stemming from community participation and input.

Your help as a community member, neighbor, or business owner is important as we map out the Byway plans for the next ten years!

In lieu of holding several public meetings to gather your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions, we’re using this survey as part of our public engagement process.

Need ideas? It may be easiest to review the work we’ve accomplished since 2000 and brainstorm on the work left to do:

·       Protected the viewshed and construct the Whip Willow Farm Overlook on Rt 4

·       Installed safety and picnic area improvements & construct pit privies at Smalls Falls rest area

·       Designed and installed over 40 interpretive panels at scenic turnouts and key locations

·       Constructed year-round public restrooms in Rangeley and Oquossoc villages

·       Constructed pit privy facilities at Coos Canyon on Route 17

·       Protected the viewshed and constructed a spectacular scenic turnout at the Height of Land

·       Made parking and pedestrian improvements at Noyes Overlook

·       Reconstructed Rt. 4 including paved shoulders

·       Acquired land along the Sandy River at the Rt. 4 gateway to the Byway for a new scenic turnout

·       Developed a Wayfinding Plan including construction and installation of gateway and village signs

·       Created a Byway Ambassador Program welcoming 4000 visitors on the Byway in 2021.

What’s left to be done? Please let us know! Find our community survey at https://form.typeform.com/to/mg4xFn7V