FHWA honors eight states for scenic byways.

FHWA and two of its partners at the National Scenic Byways Conference in Albuquerque, NM, recognized projects in eight States with national awards for contributions to enhancing, preserving, and promoting America's byways.

The national competition, "The Road Beckons: Best Practices

for Byways," received 37 projects from 21 States. FHWA selected award-winning projects in Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington. The winning projects included an interim development ordinance to protect environmentally sensitive lands along the AlA corridor in Florida and the restoration of a mountainside to preserve a scenic view along the Sound Greenway in Washington State.

The Department established the National Scenic Byways Program under ISTEA and reauthorized the program in 1998 under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21). To date, the program has provided $202 million to 1,488 projects throughout the country.

To obtain a copy of "The Road Beckons: Best Practices for Byways," or for more information about next year's award cycle, contact Courtney Lyell at 202-366-1929 or courtney.lyell@fhwa.dot.gov.