As part of its Regional Transportation Program, WMSRDC worked with the Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and others in west Michigan on the creation of a Corridor Management Plan for the West Michigan Pike in 2019. WMSRDC wrote the plan, providing coordination services for public and committee meetings, and acted as a fiduciary agency for the committee.

The West Michigan Pike was designated in 2016 as Michigan’s newest Scenic Byway. Traveling through Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana, and Mason counties, the route is 184 miles long. The main goals of the designation are to promote tourism and the history of the area. The Pike was originally developed between 1911 and 1922 as a way to promote tourism in West Michigan.

WMSRDC staff and the Beachtowns Association have identified attractions along the Pike and ranked them for their level of visitor readiness. In addition, staff has produced the majority of the GIS maps needed for the plan. These include maps for the designated route, the historic route, and attractions along the length of the Pike.

To access the final West Michigan Pike Corridor Management Plan, please click here.