National Scenic Byways Program

The Federal Highway Administration is now seeking grant proposals for National Scenic Byways Program funding consideration for FY 2010. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users; P.L. 109-59 as extended to February 28, 2010 authorizes five months of funding for FY 2010 at the FY 2009 level for the National Scenic Byways Program, subject to the obligation limitation. Additional funding may be made available pending further extensions or reauthorization.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) received the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Award for Federal Preserve America Accomplishment for its support of the Preserve America Program and its leadership in historic preservation efforts across the nation.

U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced 42 new designations to the America’s Byways® collection, including five All-American Roads and 37 National Scenic Byways in 26 states. This increases the number of America’s Byways® to 151.