“Scenic Byway” Project
Information on this page current as of January 06, 2010VISION
To preserve, protect and promote the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive as beautiful scenic drives and significant attractions within the magnificent natural setting of the Palisades Interstate Park, whose founding mission was for the protection of the Palisades cliffs for the enjoyment of future generations; and to relate the contributions and importance of the byway corridor to the history of the Revolutionary War and to the rise of the American conservation movement and regional planning that led to the protection of land and historic sites for the benefit of the public.
Scenic Byway overview sheet
(2 pages, .pdf file)
Scenic Byway Tourism Handout
(2 pages, .pdf file)
Scenic Byway Maps (1 page each, .pdf files)
Scenic Byway Recommendation feedback sheet
(2 pages, .doc file)
Committee Meeting Notes for Meeting No. 3,
October 28, 2009 (5 pages, .pdf file)Draft recommendations from Oct. 28 meeting.
(2 pages, .pdf file)Committee Meeting Notes for Meeting No. 2,
September 17, 2009 (3 pages, .pdf file)Committee Meeting Notes for Meeting No. 1,
March 31, 2009 (5 pages, .pdf file)
GOALS
Recognize that two significant roadways, the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive, comprise the route identified as the New Jersey segment of the Palisades Interstate Parkway, a New Jersey Scenic Byway.
Distinguish the Parkway as a road within a park and a member of a network of regional parkways that are distinct and different from the metropolitan highway system.
Acknowledge the New York segment of the Palisades Interstate Parkway that, together with the New Jersey segment, completes the historic and scenic transportation corridor connecting New York City with Bear Mountain that provides visitors with outstanding views of the Hudson River along the Palisades Cliffs; and, coordinate and cooperate with New York State to ensure a seamless visitor experience.
Market the Palisades Interstate Parkway as a gateway to the Palisades park system, which includes 24 parks and 8 historic sites, covering over 100,000 acres along more than 20 miles of Hudson River shoreline and beyond.
Maintain and enhance the safety of the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive in a manner that respects and complements their historic design and natural settings.
Restore the historic design elements of the Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive as near to the original and as safe, practical and feasible as possible.
Enhance the scenic setting and natural environment of the Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive.
Expand historic restoration, enhancement and interpretation to the Park’s many historic destinations, trails and historic structures accessible from the Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive.
Educate the traveling public about the history of the Parkway and Henry Hudson Drive in relation to the Park and the Hudson River; the history of scenic driving and access to sites of natural beauty; and, the people, ideas and movements leading to the Parkway.
Connect the adjacent municipalities to the Palisades Interstate Parkway and the Hudson River shoreline.
2010 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)
