Special care needs to be given to the preservation of historic roads and parkways, transit and rail facilities so these facilities meet current needs while respecting their character-defining elements. Some elongated “parks” may exclude billboards and freight use, limit access points and speeds, and provide overlooks and recreational facilities. Special land use procedures such as scenic easements should be considered for corridors along scenic byways to preserve their visual quality and character. The visual impacts of all transportation corridors and facilities can be improved by framing views and screening eyesores, developing appropriate signage and managing vegetation. In some settings, native plants are used to provide a sense of place and to reduce potential for invasive species establishment along linear landscapes and edges created by transportation corridors.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:48:46 +0000
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