In addition to utilizing criteria and standards for the design, interpretation, and implementation of heritage corridor routes and complementary facilities, as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 5071.3 and paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 5075.3, the director shall include in the plan required by Section 5070.7 the following routes which shall be given priority for designation as heritage corridors:

(a) Routes which connect urban areas with the cross-section of landscape provided in parks and recreation and outdoor resource areas in California.

(b) Routes incorporating existing and planned facilities for ready accessibility for physically disabled persons utilizing coordinated accessibility to several areas and experiences such as trails, water, visitor centers, campsites, parking, and rest rooms.

(c) Existing and planned scenic highways.

(d) Looping routes radiating out of centers of population to allow optimum use.

(e) Routes nominated by local governmental jurisdictions and local volunteer groups.

(f) Routes providing access to the maximum number of recreational trails and other recreational facilities.

(g) Routes intended to direct the public away from areas where trespass or damage to public or private property or natural resources is likely.

(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 844.)