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.
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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America’s Byways® Partnership Marketing
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 >
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.
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Quantifying The Economic Impact Of Scenic Byway Designation
An executive summary of a study sponsored by the America’s Byway Resource Center to review how researchers attempted to measure the economic impact of scenic byway designation.
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The Road Beckons: Best Practices For Byways
Case studies from fourteen award-winning projects from the 2003 Best Practices competition.
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The Road Beckons: Best Practices For Byways
Case studies from nine award-winning projects from the 2001 Best Practices competition.
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Lessons From The Road
A series featuring lessons learned by scenic byway advocates across the country. The lessons apply to many scenic byway initiatives.
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