Delaware Bayshore Byway Master & Marketing Plan (DBBMMP)
Delaware Bayshore Byway Master & Marketing Plan (DBBMMP)
The Delaware Bayshore Byway Master & Marketing Plan (DBBMMP) is a collaborative effort to make the Delaware Bayshore Byway a better place to explore—whether you're walking, biking, or paddling. This new plan builds on earlier work, including the Bayshore Byway Corridor Management Plan, by focusing more on fun and safe ways to get around without a car.
By looking at current walkways, bikeways, and waterways—and what's planned for the future—this plan will help identify ways to improve access and connectivity for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. It will also include a marketing plan to better share what makes the bayshore special, from beautiful scenery to unique attractions and recreational opportunities.
Led by Delaware Greenways and DelDOT, and developed with help from planning experts, this master and marketing plan will help guide the future of transportation, recreation, and tourism along the byway—while staying true to the community's values and care for the environment.
Want to learn more about the Byway? Visit Delaware Bayshore Byway for details.
Background
Project Study Area
The Delaware Bayshore Byway spans approximately 100 miles through Delaware’s central and southern coastal zone, tracing tidal shores, expansive salt marshes, and working farmland. The corridor is anchored by 19 Discovery Zones, each highlighting unique natural, cultural, and recreational assets that collectively showcase the Bayshore’s environmental significance and heritage character.
What is a Scenic and Historic Byway?
"A byway is a transportation route which is adjacent to or travels through an area that has a particular intrinsic scenic, historic, natural, cultural, recreational or archeological qualities. It is a road corridor that offers an alternative travel to our major highways, while telling a story about Delaware's heritage, recreational activities or beauty." (DelDOT)
What is a Discovery Zone?
A Discovery Zone along the Delaware Bayshore Byway is a designated area that highlights a unique combination of natural, cultural, historic, or recreational features within the byway corridor. These zones serve as focal points for interpretation and visitor engagement, offering travelers an opportunity to “discover” the distinctive character and significance of different parts of the Bayshore region.
Project Contact Information:
Kelly Valencik, AICP, Planning Supervisor
DelDOT Byway Program Coordinator