Oregon has more National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads, and State Tour Routes than any other state in the nation. Recent economic analysis indicates that travelers spend an average of $104 per day along Scenic Byways, directly benefiting rural businesses and workforce. All regions of Oregon host at least one Scenic Byway or Tour Route.
One of the significant benefits of federal byway designation is that byways and their communities become eligible for special grant funding opportunities. The Federal Highway Administration recently announced its grant awardees for 2007 and Oregon was well represented. Click here to read the full announcement
Oregon received federal funding totaling $1,359,200 for the following nine projects:
- Mt. Hood National Scenic Byway: Corridor Management Plan Implementation (Year 2) - $25,000
- Hells Canyon All-American Road: Corridor Management Plan Implementation (Year 4) - $25,000
- Pacific Coast National Scenic Byway: Neahkahnie Mountain Rock Wall Restoration (Phase 2) - $612,000
- Historic Columbia River Highway: Wayfinding Project - $116,800
- Beautiful Oregon: Scenic Byways Travel Guide Update - $245,500
- West Cascades National Scenic Byway: Organizational Development - $19,500
- Beautiful Oregon: A Multimedia Marketing Program - $223,200
- Volcanic Legacy All-American Road (OR): Annie Creek Orientation Station - $32,000
- Volcanic Legacy All-American Road: "Out Of Region" Marketing Project - $60,200
Be sure to check out these valuable Scenic Byways resources:
For travelers and media: www.byways.org
For grants, designations, forums and national marketing: www.bywaysonline.org
For education and resources: www.bywaysresourcecenter.org