Table of Contents

• Introduction
  • What is a Scenic and Historic Highway?
  • Why would you want to seek this designation for a roadway?
  • Relationship to personal property rights
  • Program Governance
  • National Scenic Byways Program
  • Program vision, goals and objectives
• Chapter 1 - Overview of Designation Process
  • Step 1 - Nomination Application and impact
  • Step 2 - Corridor Plan Application and impact
  • Scenic and Historic Highways designation process
• Chapter 2 - Step 1 - Nomination Application
  • Who can nominate?
  • What information is required?
  • Who reviews the nomination?
  • What is the timeline?
  • Who designates?
  • What is the effect?
  • Designation criteria - intrinsic qualities defined
  • Nomination Procedures
• Chapter 3 - Step 2 - Corridor Plan
  • What is a Corridor Plan?
  • Where does the Plan fit into the process?
  • Who is responsible for preparing the plan?
  • What information must be included?
  • Who reviews the plan?
  • What are timelines for review?
  • What is the impact of approval of a Corridor Plan?
  • Information to be included in the Corridor Plan
• Chapter 4 - Implementation of Corridor Plans
  • Is there a periodic review?
• Chapter 5 - De-designation of Scenic and Historic Highways
  • Is there a de-designation process?
• Chapter 6 - Sources of Information to Assist Scenic and Historic Highway Sponsors
  • General Information
  • Funding
  • Cooperative efforts with neighboring states
• Appendix: Contact Information
• Complete Manual