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Hoback Canyon ©WYDOT/Rick Carpenter )| Hoback Canyon ©WYDOT/Rick Carpenter )| A÷ +º Aè Aç )| +º CORRIDOR 4 Rock Springs to Jackson?à US 191 / US 189 AÙ STATE SIGNIFICANT Pinedale p CORRIDOR N )© AØ +¸ l Scenic B ia yway nn te n REGIONAL e C S U B L E T T E CORRIDOR !"a$ +¸ T E T O N )« +¸ AÚ A× Rock +¸ Springs* o Jackson* )« Aä o Marbleton Big Piney à t. ? Jc ?Á ck )© 0 5 10 AÖp S W E E T WAT E R ba o H LINCOLN MILES +¸ )© o BLM USFS Scenic Byway Intercity Bus Route Designated Bike Route Primary Airport p General Aviation Greyhound Stations Local Service Urban Area AÝ AÝ 09 A¡ )© A£ 00175 CORRIDOR 4 CORRIDOR 4 GOALS CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICS Energy Development Jonah Field and Pinedale Anticline two Wildlife/vehicle crashes are problematic of the most active oil and gas fields in Trucks throughout the state Commuting Recreation Travel Pinedale to Jackson is part of the Blowing and drifting snow affects System Preservation Centennial Scenic Byway winter travel Safety PRIMARY INVESTMENT TYPE: SYSTEM PRESERVATION AND SAFETY Primary investments for the corridor should focus on preserving the existing system, including level of service and condition for traffic, pavement, and bridges. While certain spot locations may require minor capacity, the general capacity of the highway is adequate for current and future traffic volumes. In addition, a segment of US 191 and WYO 351 require safety improvements. Additional mobility options will become more important in future years in the Jackson area to accommodate recreational and commuter traffic with public transportation and associated facilities. Plans should include the rehabilitation and replacement of deficient bridges. CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICS Corridor Description The Rock Springs to Jackson corridor is a heavily traveled 175 mile route in western Wyoming. Identified as State Significant Corridor (SSC) 4, it connects Interstate 80 (I-80) on the south at Rock Springs (population 20,200) to the town of Jackson (population 9,806) on the north. The corridor spans a region of diverse geography and economies. The high plains area to the south has been heavily developed by extractive energy interests across agricultural and public lands, primarily Bureau of Land Management (BLM). North of Pinedale, the corridor transitions to mountainous terrain, with some agriculture, and a vibrant recreationally-based tourism industry centered on the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, as well as the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The section from Pinedale to Jackson includes part of the Centennial Scenic Byway. The type of travel is largely dependent on the surrounding land uses, and whether the traffic is local, regional, or just passing through. Truck traffic and oil field service dominates the traffic mix to the south, while recreational travelers use the corridor as a major access to the national park area north of Jackson. The Jonah Field and the Pinedale Anticline in the Green River Basin west of US 191 between Pinedale and Marbleton represent two of the most active oil and gas fields in the state. Corridor Interests: Blowing and drifting snow affects winter travel, especially south of Pinedale, while deeper snowfall accumulation affects the northern end of the corridor. Wildlife/ ▪ Scenic Byway vehicle crashes are problematic throughout, especially to the north. ▪ Cultural, The Centennial Scenic Byway overlays part of the corridor. It is the longest Byway Paleontological, and in Wyoming and connects Pinedale, Jackson, and Dubois through a region of high Historic Resources mountains and deep valleys, abundant with wildlife. The route includes spectacular views of the Teton Range, one of the most recognized mountain scenic views in the ▪ Visual Resources world. (“Wyoming’s Scenic Byways and Backways;” WYDOT; 7/1/04). ▪ Recreation Management ▪ Travel Management Environmental Context ▪ Threatened and North of Rock Springs, US 191 traverses the Badland Hills before entering the Endangered Species towns of Eden and Farson. About 15 miles north of Farson, Big Sandy Dam and Reservoir are located on Big Sandy Creek and offers boat launching, primitive ▪ Wildlife Connectivity, camping, picnicking and other outdoor activities. Habitat Fragmentation, & Fish Passage The Bridger-Teton National Forest is located to the west and offers more than 3.4 ▪ Wetlands, Fens million acres of public land for outdoor recreation enjoyment. The Forest offers pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife, and wildlands, all a part of the Greater ▪ Wild and Scenic Eligible Yellowstone Ecosystem - the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States. River Due to the active oil and gas fields in this area, Jonah Field and the Pinedale ▪ Invasive Species Anticline in the Green River Basin have become the center of attention for Source: U.S. Forest Service exceeding the 8-hour ozone standard. The Governor of Wyoming has asked US EPA, Region 8 to designate all areas of Wyoming as attainment/unclassifiable 4-2 Rock Springs to Jackson | US 191 / US 189 CORRIDOR 4 except for Sublette County and County’s agricultural and recreational The Gros Ventre Wilderness Area is portions of Sweetwater and lifeline. between Hoback Junction and east Lincoln Counties. The Wyoming of Jackson. It is roughly bounded Department of Environmental The State has proposed a section by the Gros Ventre River to the Quality (WDEQ) has identified of US 191 between Pinedale and north, the Green River to the east, sources in this area such as drill Daniel as a potential location for the Hoback River to the south, and rigs, pneumatic pumps, dehydrationAì the statewide wildlife connectivity the National Elk Refuge and Snake project. Known as Trappers Point, )r units, and small heaters as primary River to the west. The Gros Ventre contributors to the problem. it will provide an opportunity for Wilderness lies within the greater improvements to enhance wildlife WDEQ recognizesAå the importance Aû Yellowstone ecosystem. of this issue and in response migration corridors affected by oil and gas developments. Dry Piney Northeast of Jackson is the National has implementedA³ stringent air pollution permitting and mitigation Creek has also been proposed)| for Elk Refuge, one of 548 National requirements for this area. the program and is located along US Wildlife Refuges administered by 189 between La BargeAê andA÷ Big Piney. the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Just north of Daniel, the Green River This program will be funded with (USFWS). The National Elk Refuge is a major tributary of the Colorado federal grants. )| works to provide, preserve, restore, River system, originating in the Wind and manage winter habitat for the Hoback Junction is approximately River Mountains of Sublette County. Aè A÷ nationally significant Jackson Elk From Green River Lakes, it runs 730 15 miles south+º of Jackson and is the Herd and and other species, and miles to join the Colorado River in entrance into scenic Hoback Canyon.Aç provide compatible human uses Known for its whitewater, fishing, Utah’s Canyonlands National Park.)| associated with the wildlife. The Green River is not only+º one of and beauty, the Hoback River joins the major waterways of the Rocky the Snake River, creating one of the major confluences in northwest Mountain west, it is also Sublette ?à Wyoming. !"a$ ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT )¢ +º S +¸ )© AÙ L BRIDGER- L Boulder Pinedale I Big Sandy N AØ H )© +¸ Reservoir l Scenic B Proposed Wildlife ia yway nn Connectivity Project S TETON te n e D !"a$ TETON C SUBLETTE +¸ +¸ Farson Eden N Daniel Green A× National Elk Riv Refuge )« AÚ er A +¸ L Aë Snow Slide Area )« r D Jackson e Aä iv NAT’L R A Rock ck ba Proposed Wildlife B Springs* S Ho Marbleton Big Piney à na er ct. Connectivity Project ? ke Riv k J ?Á c )© FOREST SWEETWATER ba 0 5 10 o AÖ H LINCOLN MILES +¸ )© Outdoor Recreation Heavy Snow Wildlife Wind Energy Oil/Gas/Coal Bed Methane AÝ AÝ The above map identifies issues and environmental constraints that form the basis for environmental review. Future projects in the corridor will take these and other issues under consideration prior to final design. Aõ A¡ )© A£ US 191 / US 189 | Rock Springs to Jackson 4-3 Key Issues and Emerging Trends Ñ Truck traffic serving the gas/oil fields, while in a temporary pause as of Major Traffic Generators this writing due to a general decline in economic activities is expected to rebound and resume steady growth. The large number of trucks ▪ Gas/oil fields – Pinedale servicing field locations will continue to have a dramatic effect on & Marbleton roadway surface conditions largely due to their weight. The roadways ▪ National Parks – Jackson were not built to withstand this activity, which is relatively new. ▪ Dispersed recreational ÑFarming and ranching continues to be a significant part of the culture. traffic – National Forest/ Although it’s economic share has dipped below the energy industry, BLM preservation and support of the ranching way of life is critical to maintaining the desired quality of life. ÑTourism and recreation travel, both to points along the corridor and to the national parks to the north, is expected to continue at historic levels. While US 191 is not the most traveled route to Yellowstone, it is an important connection. Providing adequate services to these travelers is an important part of the State’s image. ÑThe north end of the corridor, from Hoback Junction to Jackson carries a high volume of traffic. The traffic mix includes commuters working in the service and recreation industries as well as visitors. Recreational traffic is significant in all seasons and peaks during the summer months. ÑThe corridor has challenging blowing and drifting snow and snow removal issues, including avalanches in mountainous areas. While District 3 puts a high priority on these activities, the high costs erode expenditures on other improvements. ÑWildlife mortality and the costs associated with vehicle/wild animal crashes are a problem the length of the corridor, but especially high north of Pinedale.
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