Goals and Strategies

One of Pennsylvania’s 12 state-designated Heritage Areas, the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor is managed by the PA Route 6 Alliance with the following 6 areas of concentration:

1. Partnerships

• Facilitate intergovernmental cooperation.
• Maintain cross-corridor thinking and communication.
• Projects:
  • Pennsylvania Heritage Areas
  • Connections Newsletter
  • U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association
  • PA Heritage Communities

2. Education & Interpretation

• Develop and maintain a PA Route 6 Heritage Program.
• Coordinate delivery of information along the corridor.
• Improve wayfinding signage along Corridor.
• Enhance and encourage Corridor uniformity.
• Develop interpretive products
• Provide consistent and visitor-friendly signage
• Projects:
  • “Do 6” Mile Marker System
  • PA Heritage Communities
  • Community Heart & Soul Program
  • Educational Workshops/Webinars & Do 6 Awards

3. Open Space & Recreation

• Create and maintain recreational opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance to enhance the natural character within the Route 6 Corridor.
• Encourage well-planned development that protects significant natural resources.
• Seek protection and enhancements of key scenic areas.
• Establish and maintain Route 6 as a recognizable corridor.
• Projects:
  • PA and National Scenic Byway Designation
  • Bike Tourism & Bike-Friendly Business Program
  • Trail Connectivity
  • Education and Awareness of the Importance of Natural Resources

4. Cultural Conservation

• Encourage Historic Preservation.
• Encourage rehabilitation and reuse of older buildings in the Corridor.
• Create, maintain and improve cultural opportunities.
• Projects:
  • PA Route 6 Artisan Trail
  • Technical Assistance

5. Tourism Promotion

• Build awareness of Route 6 as a scenic driving destination.
• Welcome visitors and make them feel comfortable.
• Make Route 6 an affordable experience.
• Projects:
  • Travel Guide and Printed Materials
  • “Do 6” Online Shop
  • Website and Interactive Marketing
  • Google Grant for Nonprofits
  • Public Relations

 6. Economic Development

• Encourage economic diversity throughout the Corridor.
• Promote meaningful planning through partnerships.
• Encourage removal of blight.
• Develop local and community pride.
• Make residents knowledgeable.
• Enhance vibrant towns
• Projects:
  • PA Route 6 Heritage Communities
  • PA Route 6 Facade Programs
    • in the PA Wilds
    • in the Endless Mountains
    • in the Great Lakes