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Funds to pay for bicycle/pedestrian facilities, an interactive guidebook and more
Oct. 13, 2009
For more information: Pat Moran, Scenic Byways, (503) 986-4621
SALEM – Seven projects aimed at enhancing Oregon’s scenic byways have received $2,247,936 from the National Scenic Byways Program, the Federal Highway Administration announced last week. Highlights include new bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in Lincoln City and visitor exhibits along the West Cascades Scenic Byway near Detroit. Nationally, communities in 43 states will receive $40.7 million for 160 projects to improve and promote highways designated as scenic byways.
“We worked with our partners and communities to submit high quality applications,” said Pat Moran, Scenic Byways manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation, who administers the program. “We’re thrilled that our hard work paid off — only four states received more funds than we did.”
Oregon projects receiving awards
- Mt. Hood National Scenic Byway – master plan implementation phase 4: $17,280
- West Cascades National Scenic Byway visitor interpretation, Clackamas-Breitenbush: $5,056
- “Off the Beaten Freeway: An Interactive Guide to Oregon’s Scenic Byways” – Internet-based program to assist scenic byway travelers: $313,000
- Yaquina Bay Bridge lighting project: $56,000
- West Cascades Scenic Byway recreation exhibits, Detroit portal: $11,600
- Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway: Susan Creek Byway facilities project: $1,200,000
- Pacific Coast Scenic Byway: Lincoln City bike and pedestrian bridge: $645,000
TOTAL: $2,247,936
Since 1992, the National Scenic Byways Program has awarded almost $388 million in funding for more than 2,832 state, tribal and nationally designated byway projects in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
The strength of this program, according to FHWA, is the voluntary, grassroots support of local advocates in communities throughout the country who nominate and promote outstanding roads for this recognition.
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