Terri Dennison is currently the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corporation. The PA Route 6 Heritage Corporation is the management entity for the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor. Through the PA Route 6 Heritage Corporation, Dennison works with local, state and federal agencies to stimulate economic growth in the northern tier of Pennsylvania while preserving the quality of life that is enjoyed by the residents.

Dennison also serves as Executive Director of the PA Route 6 Tourist Association, the agency responsible for marketing and promoting the scenic drive. One of the most recent projects completed by both organizations was the placement of mile markers across the 427 mile long corridor.

Dennison's work on Route 6 evolved after serving as the Executive Director of the Potter County Visitors Association, one of the founding partners of the PA Route 6 Tourist Association. Prior to being involved in the heritage tourism and tourism industry, Dennison worked in the cable television industry, holding positions in local programming, public affairs and creative services for Adelphia Communications, headquartered in Potter County. She is also a freelance writer with articles appearing in many local and regional publications.

Dennison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the college of New Jersey. She currently lives in Galeton, Potter County with her husband and two sons where she currently serves as President for the Galeton Rotary Club and founding board member of the Potter County Education Council.

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Route 6 Mile Markers Line the Northern Tier

The miles of US Route 6 in Pennsylvania are now numbered as part of the long-awaited Route 6 directional signage program. Mile markers with the trademarked "Do 6" logo start on the Ohio border and head east for 400 miles to the New York border in Matamoras, Pike County.

The mile marker system is designed to help travelers find the location of businesses and attractions easier in this rural part of Pennsylvania.  Several years ago, a TV advertisement with Governor Ed Rendell ran in the Philadelphia market. We heard from travelers that they could not find certain businesses or attractions and they didn't understand the length of the highway, PA Route 6 Tourist Association Executive Director Terri Dennison said. "We realized that we needed a system to guide travelers as well as help businesses give directions to their locations."  

Dennison further explained that the system will help travelers judge the distances between towns, attractions and businesses along the highway so they can plan appropriately.

The next step is to encourage businesses to use the mile markers as landmarks in directions and advertisements for local businesses. For example: ABC Shop is located between Mile Marker 196 and 197.

The mile markers measure 12" by 42" and are 5 to 7 feet off the ground. The markers are green and white and feature the trademarked "Do 6"logo with the appropriate mile number. The markers will alternate every other mile on the north and south side of the highway unless the positioning is not possible.

Morgan Rail Inc of Temple, Pennsylvania installed the mile markers along the 400 miles of Route 6 and 27 miles of Route 6N. The work started at the Ohio border on May 12 and was completed in late June.

The Route 6 Mile Marker Program was developed several years ago by the PA Route 6 Tourist Association and the PA Route 6 Task Force, a group of interested stakeholders in the northern tier. Funding for the sign design and sign construction has been funded by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The sign plan was designed on behalf of the PA Route 6 Tourist Association by the EADS Group of Altoona PA.

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