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Special Projects

America’s Byways Resource Center has developed or partnered in research projects and assembled resources in response to thought-provoking questions posed by the byway community. We’ve also created or joined special teams to help support byway learning and networking efforts. Check here for updates or results from these Special Projects.

Byway Assessment Service

Byways and byway organizations come in all types and sizes with a variety of challenging responsibilities and opportunities. To help evaluate your needs and priorities and aid you in organizational development, America’s Byways Resource Center offers a Byway Assessment service.
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National Scenic Byways Program Coordinator Orientation Guide

This series of five online learning modules assists State and Tribal Byways Program Coordinators in successfully managing the National Scenic Byways Program within their areas.
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America’s Byways® Public Awareness Initiative

Rand McNally Partnership

America’s Byways Resource Center and our marketing alliance partner, Rand McNally, invite byways to submit brief travel itineraries to be eligible to be featured on the blog, Best of the Road®, and possibly other media.
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An ongoing national public awareness initiative encourages travelers to explore the 150 designated routes in the America’s Byways® collection. Find useful tools for byways to leverage the initiative’s successes.
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Designed to encourage American travelers to explore America’s Byways®, this new marketing program features exciting partnership opportunities for public and private companies and organizations. The program’s high PR value and extensive reach are just a few reasons to come CLOSER to America’s Byways. More >

2011 Scenic Byway Awards

America’s Byways Resource Center and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), proudly recognizes eight outstanding byway projects for selected categories and a byway leader. Winners announced at the 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 21-24.

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National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center: 10-Year Report

The FHWA-National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center work in tandem to support the byway-specific knowledge base and resources that promote the success and sustainability of nationally designated byways. This report describes the work completed through December 2009.

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Economic Impact Tool

A new CD tool from America’s Byways Resource Center allows you to measure the economic impact of your byway in terms of investment, jobs, earnings, tax revenues and other quantifiable variables. Request yours now.

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2009 Scenic Byway Awards

America’s Byways Resource Center and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), proudly recognizes eight outstanding byway projects for selected categories and a byway leader. Winners announced at the 2009 National Scenic Byways Conference in Denver, Colorado, August 23-26.

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2007 AASHTO Scenic Byway Awards

In partnership with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), America’s Byways Resource Center proudly recognizes up to eight outstanding byway projects for selected categories and a byway leader. Winners announced at the 2007 National Scenic Byways Conference in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, May 21.