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The Feds’ Scenic Byways Program Has Given a Lift to Small Businesses Across the U.S. Apr 20, 2021 Photo: Ragged Point along Highway 1 in northern San Luis Obispo County, California; this is one of several scenic byways that the Federal Highway Administration has marked as an “All-American Road.” (Photo credit: Leon Kaye) As the U.S. embarks on a fitful reopening this summer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently dangled its own economic stimulus package to many small businesses, just in time for the spring and summer. The gift from the FHWA comes in the form of the designation of dozens of scenic byways as “America’s Byways” across the country. Announced in February, the news first came in the dead of winter and while the future of mass vaccination was still in doubt. But as the numbers of citizens who are partially or fully vaccinated keep climbing, more Americans are ready to break free of their cabin fever – they may just not quite be ....
Three highways in Florida, including one in Central Florida, have received special designations under a 30-year-old program that could pave the way for preservation and improvements, as well as greater tourism visibility. ....
The program, created in 1991, now includes 184 routes across 48 U.S. states, all chosen for one or more archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. “Through their many unique qualities, each of these new additions to the National Scenic Byways program helps America’s roads tell our national story,” said Tom Everett, executive director of the Federal Highway Administration, in a statement. “These special routes offer travelers exciting new opportunities to explore the nation, from coast to coast or close to home.” Advertisement The Battle Road Scenic Byway, famous for its role in the American Revolution, is a 15-mile route through the towns of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, and includes part of the Minuteman National Historical Park. The Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway is a 69-mile route from Williamstown to Athol, through historic towns and past gorgeous vistas. Old King’s Highway on the Cape is a 62-mile drive ....
SWEETWATER COUNTY – The Sweetwater County Travel & Tourism Board (SWCTTB) is proud to announce that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has designated the Flaming Gorge – Green Basin Scenic Byway as an All-American Road. The SWCTT board, along with several partners around the byway, submitted an application to the FHWA in 2020 and the application was successful. “This has been a dream, 20-plus years in the making,” said Jenissa Meredith, Executive Director of Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism. “I was fortunate to be involved in preparing this application over a decade ago when Dave Hanks, former CEO of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, included me in the project,” added Meredith. “It is such an honor to see this designation finally become a reality.” ....