Plan Description: 

The Coast Highway Management Plan (CHMP) establishes a long-range vision and framework for managing Highway 1 along Big Sur. Originally developed using a collaborative approach in 2004, in accordance with the Federal Scenic Byway Program, the original CHMP focused on preserving the natural environment, prioritizing safety measures, and improving coastal access while integrating robust emergency response strategies. The current update effort will carry forward aspects of the CHMP that proved successful while also aligning the CHMP with the Caltrans Strategic Plan to include climate resiliency, economic prosperity, and equity considerations.

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Partnerships: 

Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG)

Big Sur Byways Organization (BSBO), Big Sur Multi-Agency Advisory Committee (BSMAAC) and Interested Parties

Big Sur Land Trust

Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC)

Big Sur Fire Brigade

Community Association of Big Sur (CABS)

California State Parks

California Coastal Commission

California Highway Patrol

County of Monterey

County of San Luis Obispo

Federal Highway Administration

Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)

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