National Scenic Byways Guide

May 2002

I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this guide is to help park personnel gain a basic understanding of the National Scenic Byways (NSB) Program. This guide has been divided into two sections. The first section is for those parks considering nominating a park road as a Scenic Byway or an All-American Road (AAR). The second section is for those parks that currently have a designated NSB or AAR and would like to apply for grant money for projects to be funded by the NSB Program. While this guide is meant to be comprehensive, more detailed information along with the online nomination forms and grant applications, are found on the NSB website at: www.byways.org.

II. HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM

In 1991, the United States Department of Transportation established the NSB Program. The NSB Program and the Byways Resource Center were authorized as part of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, Public Law 105-178, Sections 1101(a)(11) and 1215(b). Under the NSB Program, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation recognizes certain roads as NSB or AAR based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. There are 72 such designated byways in 32 states. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) promotes this collection of roads as America's Byways. The National Park Service (NPS) has 31 Scenic Byways which are entirely within or are adjacent to a national park unit.

Scenic byways can be designated at the local, State or national level. Some are called “heritage routes.” Others may be called “rustic roads” or “backcountry byways,” although some of these designations differ slightly. These designations are different in that Bureau of Land Management calls their scenic byways “backcountry byways.” Some of these byways are not paved and require 4 wheel drive vehicles. The “heritage routes” and “rustic roads” are most often part of a State program. Some of these roads can be designated NSB. However, one of the requirements found in the attached Federal Register Notice on the NSB Program (Attachment 1) “a road or highway must safely and conveniently accommodate two-wheel drive automobiles with standard clearances to be considered for designation as a NSB or an AAR.”

A. What Are America’s Byways?

America's Byways are a distinctive collection of American roads that tell a story and provide the visitor a unique experience. They are roads to the heart and soul of America. Byways are exclusive because of their outstanding qualities, not because they are confined to a select group of people. There are two types of designations: 1) National Scenic Byways must contain one of the six intrinsic qualities and 2) All-American Roads must possess multiple intrinsic qualities that are nationally significant and contain one-of-a-kind features that do not exist elsewhere.

The NSB Program recognizes and supports outstanding roads. It is a voluntary, grassroots program that is founded upon the strength of the leaders for individual byways. It provides resources to help manage intrinsic qualities within the broader byway corridor to be treasured and shared. Perhaps one of the underlying principles for the program has been articulated best by a byway leader who said, “the program is about recognition, not regulation.”

B. What are Intrinsic Qualities?

Intrinsic Quality means archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, or scenic features that are considered representative, unique, irreplaceable, or distinctly characteristic of an area.

Archaeological quality involves those characteristics of the scenic byway corridor that are physical evidence of historic or prehistoric life that are visible and capable of being inventoried and interpreted.

Cultural quality is evidence and expressions of the customs or traditions of a distinct group of people. Cultural features include, but are not limited to, crafts, music, dance, rituals, festivals, speech, food, special events, and vernacular architecture.

Historic quality encompasses legacies of the past that are distinctly associated with physical elements of the landscape, whether natural or manmade, that are of such historic significance that they educate the visitor of a past event and stir an appreciation of the past.

Natural quality applies to those features in the visual environment that are in a relatively undisturbed state. These features predate the arrival of human populations, and may include geological formations, fossils, landforms, water bodies, vegetation and wildlife.

Recreational quality involves outdoor recreational activities directly associated with, and dependent upon, the natural and cultural elements of the corridor's landscape.

Scenic quality is the heightened visual experience derived from the view of natural and manmade elements of the visual environment.

C. Types of Designations

National Scenic Byway

To be designated as a NSB, a road must possess at least one of six intrinsic qualities: archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, scenic, or features. The significance of the features contributing to the distinctive characteristicsof the corridor's intrinsic qualities must be recognized throughout the multi-state region. An example of an existing NSB is Death Valley Scenic Byway which is located in Death Valley National Park, California.

Death Valley Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway

Spectacular Desert Scenery

Death Valley National Park is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. It has 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, interesting and rare desert wildlife, complex geology, undisturbed wilderness, and sites of historical and cultural interest.

Gateway to Death Valley

Located in one of the most remote parts of California, travelers from all over the world use Route 190 as the gateway to Death Valley. International visitors see Death Valley as part of the grand tour of California. Over 75 percent of the summer visitors in this area come from abroad. Not only does this destination attract tourists from everywhere; scientists and researchers also come to study and explore the park’s unique resources.

All-American Road

To receive an AAR designation, a road must possess multiple intrinsic qualities that are nationally significant and contain one-of-a-kind features that do not exist elsewhere. The road or highway must also be considered a 'destination unto itself.' That is, the road must provide an exceptional traveling experience so recognized by travelers that they would make a drive along the highway a primary reason for their trip. An example of an AAR is Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi.

Natchez Trace Parkway – Alabama/Mississippi/Tennessee

All-American Road

The Natchez Trace Parkway tells the story of people on the move, the story of the age-old need to get from one place to another. It is a story of Natchez, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians following traditional ways of life, of French and Spanish people venturing into a new world, and of people building a new nation.

At first, the trace was probably a series of hunters' paths that slowly came together to form a trail that led from the Mississippi River over the low hills into the Tennessee Valley. By 1785, Ohio River Valley farmers searching for markets had begun floating their crops and products down the rivers to Natchez or New Orleans. Because they sold their flatboats for lumber, returning home meant either riding or walking. The trail from Natchez offered the most direct route for them to follow.

The parklands along the Trace preserve important examples of our nation's natural and cultural heritage. Since the late 1930's, the NPS has been constructing a modern parkway that closely follows the course of the original trace. Today, the parkway gives present-day travelers an unhurried route from Natchez to Nashville. It is a subtle driving experience. Motorists and bicyclists alike enjoy the scenery, from the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, past the cotton fields of Alabama, to the flat and meandering southernextremes shaded by trees and Spanish moss. The Natchez Trace Parkway winds along 445 scenic miles through three states, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

The Alabama segment of the Natchez Trace Parkway is the middle leg of a byway that covers the entire length of the Natchez Trace. The Old Trace is still closely followed by the parkway, which is preserved and administered today by the National Park Service. A lovely tree-lined drive through woods and fields, the byway offers a wealth of early pioneer history at well-maintained historic sites like Colbert Ferry Park, Freedom Hills, and Buzzard Roast Springs. Views are particularly pretty on crossing the Tennessee River midway through Alabama.

III. NOMINATION GUIDANCE

Anyone may nominate a road for possible designation by the Secretary of Transportation, but the nomination must be submitted through a State's official scenic byway agency in the State’s Department of Transportation. All nominations must include a corridor management plan designed to preserve and enhance the unique qualities of the byway. (Please note that parks are not required to submit a separate stand alone Corridor Management Plan. In lieu of a Corridor Management Plan, parks may use their General Management Plan or the National Park Service’s Management Policies where applicable in the nomination process. However, the park’s document still needs to meet the 14 requirements found in a Corridor Management Plan.)

The byways are typically supported through a network of individuals who volunteer their time and effort. Local citizens and communities create the vision for their byway, identify the resources comprising the intrinsic qualities, and form the theme or story that stirs the interest and imagination of visitors about the byway and its resources. Parks should work in conjunction with local communities and other stakeholders if the road to be designated continues outside the park boundaries. If the road to be designated is solely within the park boundaries, then parks should work with their stakeholders to ensure support. Together, parks, local citizens and communities decide how best to balance goals, strategies, and actions for promoting the byway and preserving its intrinsic qualities and jointly develop the corridor management plan or, if possible, use the park’s General Management Plan for the nomination. Please keep in mind that all nominations must be sponsored/approved by the State.

Nomination is not about filling out an application. It's all about telling the byway's story. This is the premise that drives the FHWA work on requesting nominations for possible national designation. Nominees might want to think of their byway's nomination as a combination of a community's guide and a visitor's guide for the byway. The online nomination form can be found on www.byways.org/nominations/index.html.

A. Nomination Checklist

Find out the State’s byway nomination submission calendar and application process;

Seek the early guidance and endorsement of your State Scenic Byway Coordinator, or equivalent;

Make sure to include all elements of the nomination the State requests and as many intrinsic qualities that apply;

Explain how the community or stakeholders would benefit from the project;

Include letters of support, minutes from public meetings and newspaper clips about the project;

If available, include photographs of the site, preliminary sketches or plans; and,

Prepare a Corridor Management Plan or, if possible, ask whether the park’s General Management Plan can be substituted in lieu of the Corridor Management Plan.

IV. GRANT PROGRAM/APPLICATION PROCESS

Once a Scenic Byway obtains designation it is able to apply for grant monies available under the National Scenic Byways Program. There is approximately $22 million in FHWA funds made available annually for scenic byways projects. Project applications are submitted through the State in priority order to the FHWA (See Positioning Your Project for Selection of this guide for further details on how States Prioritize projects.) The online grant application can be found at: http://www.byways.org/grants/application.html. Parks will need to work closely with their State Scenic Byways Coordinator to make sure that grant applications are submitted according to the State deadline. Applications for FY 2003 were available starting January 15, 2002. Each State has a different deadline. In order to find out what that deadline is go to: www.byways.org/grants/schedule.html and click on the down arrow to find your particular State. Applications are due to the FHWA Division Office by June 30, 2002. Final applications are due to the FHWA Headquarters by August 1, 2002.

V. FUNDING

The Federal Highway Administration provides 80 percent of funding for eligible projects along NSBs and AARs to support technical assistance, planning, design and development of State Scenic Byways Programs. Funds are allocated administratively each year and not by formula. During the life of TEA-21, approximately $25 million has been allocated each year.

A. Matching Requirements

There must be a minimum of 20 percent in matching funds for all projects applying for grant monies. This matching requirement can be satisfied in whole or in part with State, local government, private sector, or Federal land management agency funds. Additionally, third party in-kind donations can be credited toward the State’s share of the project cost.

The law guiding implementation of the NSB Program is in Section 162, Title 23 of the United States Code; 23 U.S.C. 162. Subsection (f) governs the matching share:

(f) Federal Share – The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a project under this section shall be 80 percent, except that, in the case of any scenic byway project along a public road that provides access to or within Federal or Indian land, a Federal land management agency may use funds authorized for the use by the agency as the non-Federal share.

Thus, a federal agency like the NPS can use appropriated funds, other NPS program funds and/or Federal Lands Highways Program funds as their match.

B. Other Sources for the 20 percent matching funds

State Government
State funds are defined under 23 U.S.C. 101(a):
(33) State Funds. B The term “State funds” includes funds raised under the authority of the State or any political or other subdivision thereof, and made available for expenditure under the direct control of the State transportation department. (State funds other than transportation funds may be used.)

Local Government
As counties, parishes, cities, towns, townships and other units of local government are subdivisions of a State, the definition of State funds is apropos for local funds. Thus, local funds include funds raised under the authority of a unit of local government and made available for expenditure under the direct control of a local agency or department.

Private Sector
Private funds that have been donated to the State pursuant to State law for general transportation purposes are considered to be “State funds” for Title 23 purposes and may therefore be applied to the State’s matching share.

Federal Land Management Agency
Funds authorized for use by a Federal land management agency can be used as the State’s matching share for a project that is located along a public road that provides access to or is within Federal or Indian land. These funds may include funds appropriated to a Federal land management agency. They may also include funds made available to a Federal land management agency under the Federal Lands Highways Program, 23 U.S.C 204 and paragraph 1101 (a)(8) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, P.L. 105-178. The NPS can use appropriated funds from a variety of NPS programs such as: the Line Item Construction Program, the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program, or the Federal Lands Highway Program.

In-Kind Donations
The value of third party in-kind donations may be accepted as the State match when they are directly associated with the scenic byway project during the period which it is undertaken. The park will need to work with their State Scenic Byways Coordinator regarding in-kind donations. Third party in-kind donations include services, property, materials, and equipment. The in-kind donations must not have been used as a match for any other federally funded project. Donated services may be accepted from private sources but not government agencies; 23 U.S.C. 323:

Private Entity
Local Government
State Government
Federal Agency

Property or materials
Allowed
Allowed
Allowed
Not allowed

Services (Labor & Salaries)
Allowed
Not allowed
Not allowed
Not allowed

While government services (labor) and property (in the case of Federal agencies) may not be donated or credited toward the match, a government agency can be reimbursed for up to 80 percent of its expenses, including salaries, directly related to the scenic byways project.

C. Documenting the Breakdown of the 20 percent Match for a Project

Section J of the 2003 National Scenic Byways grant application provides space to include information on the description, source, type, and amount of the match. All parts of the match must be identified in this section.

Source: Who is providing the in-kind donations?
Type: Select the type of match for each line item. Is it cash, materials, property, and/or non-government services.
Description: What cash, materials, property, and/or non-government services are being provided? What is the valuation of the in-kind donations and how was the value determined?
The value of in-kind donations is determined as follows:

Services: Donated services must be valued at a rate equivalent to that rate ordinarily paid for work in the project application’s organization. If the project applicant does not have employees performing similar work, the rates will be consistent with those ordinarily paid by other employers for similar work.
Materials: The donation will be valued at the market value of the materials and/or supplies at the time of the donation.
Property: The current market value of property donated may be counted as a matching share. The title of the land passes to the State in which the project is located. If any part of the donated property was purchased with Federal funds, only the non-Federal share of the property may be counted as the donation.
VI. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
A. Eight Categories

In order for scenic byways to apply for grant money, they must submit projects that meet one of the eight categories of eligible activities. These eight categories of eligible National Scenic Byways Activities, as defined in TEA-21, follow basic steps from planning to implementation and are listed below. For more detailed information on each category please refer to the National Scenic Byways Program Guidance for FY 2003 Grant Applications at: www.byways.org/grants/docs/Guidance_2003.pdf.

State Programs
Planning, design and development of a State scenic byway program, 23 U.S.C. 162(c)(1).

Corridor Management Plan
Development and implementation of a corridor management plan to maintain the scenic, historical, recreational, cultural, natural, and archeological characteristics of a byway corridor while providing for accommodation of increased tourism and development of related amenities, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c) (2)(Scenic Byways may receive grant money for Corridor Management Plan before being designated a National Scenic Byway. In order to apply for this grant money, they byway must be designated a State Byway. Please note not all States require byways to have a Corridor Management Plan to become a State designated byway.)

Safety Improvements
Safety improvements to a State scenic byway, National Scenic Byway (NSB), or All-American Road (AAR) to the extent that the improvements are necessary to accommodate increased traffic and changes in the types of vehicles using the highway as a result of the designation as a State scenic byway, National Scenic Byway, or All-American Road, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c)(3).

Byway Facilities
Construction along a scenic byway of a facility for pedestrians and bicyclists, rest areas, turnouts, highway shoulder improvements, passing lanes, overlooks, and interpretative facilities, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c)(4).

Access to Recreation
Improvements to the scenic byway that will enhance access to a recreation area, including water-related recreation, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c)(5).

Resource Protection
Protection of scenic, historical, recreational, cultural, natural, and archeological resources in an area adjacent to a scenic byway, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c)(6).

Interpretative Information
Developing and providing tourist information to the public, including interpretative information about the scenic byway, 23 U.S.C. 162 (c)(7).

Marketing
Development and implementation of scenic byway marketing program, 23 U.S.C. 162(c)(8).
B. Selection Criteria:

The following statutory criteria are found in Section 1219 of TEA-21:

Projects on routes designated as either an AAR or a NSB.
Projects that would make routes eligible for designation as either an AAR or a NSB
Projects associated with developing State scenic byway programs.
The following criteria also are considered in the evaluation of candidates for this program:

State & byway priorities;
Project benefits;
Timely expenditure of previously awarded scenic byway funds; and,
Leveraging of private or other public funding.
C. Grant Application Checklist

Find out the State’s byways submission calendar for the grant application process;

Seek the early involvement and endorsement of your State Scenic Byway Coordinator, or equivalent;

Make sure to include all elements of the application the state requests;

Identify the source of the matching funds with a letter verifying their availability;

Explain how the community would benefit from the project;

Include letters of support, minutes from public meetings and newspaper clips about the project;

If available, include photographs of the site, preliminary sketches or plans; and,

Work with state and Metropolitan Planning Organization staffs involved with the preparation of the Transportation Improvement Process.

D. Example of a Successful Grant Application

Mississippi
Natchez Trace Visitor Center Exhibit Rehabilitation

Byway(s):
Natchez Trace Parkway-Mississippi

Eligible Category:
Interpretive Information

Abstract:
This project will fund Phase I of the rehabilitation of interpretative exhibits, "Orientation and History of the Trace." The focus of Phase I is a comprehensive history of the Trace in a peripheral style design, including Natchez Trace's designation as an All-American Road designation. The interpretative information will be updated to reflect the Parkway’s current interpretive themes. Projects which directly benefit byway travelers and visitors by developing and providing them interpretative information about the byway are a high priority under the selection criteria.

Work Type(s):
Facilities: Interpretive, Tourist Information

Region:
Lee County

Location Along Byway:
Tupelo Mississippi

Congressional Districts:
1 - Wicker, Roger F.

Project #:
SB-2001-MS-1

Year Grant Awarded:
2001

Project Coordinator:
Henry M Anderson <mike_anderson@nps.gov> - Phone: 662-680-4014

Project Sponsor:
Natchez Trace Parkway

State Coordinator:
Jim Moak

Mississippi
Rebuild parking lot at Visitors Center in Tupelo, MS

Byway(s):
Natchez Trace Parkway

Abstract:
The project will fund the re-design and construction of the Tupelo Visitor Center Parking Lot on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The modifications will accommodate recreational visitors using motor homes (RV's), passenger & school buses, vehicles with trailers and other park users to safely drive into and exit from the Park Headquarters and Visitor Center parking lot. Byway rest area improvements are a priority under the selection criteria.

Work Type(s):
State Programs, Safety Improvements

Region:
Tupelo, Lee County, MS

Congressional Districts:
1 - Wicker, Roger F.

Project #:
SB-2000-MS-2

Year Grant Awarded:
2000

Project Coordinator:
Stennis Young <Stennis_Young@nps.gov> - Phone: 662-680-4020

Project Sponsor:
Natchez Trace Parkway

State Coordinator:
Jim Moak

$200,000
VII. RELEVANT ITEMS TO BOTH THE NOMINATION AND THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

The main thing to remember about both the nomination and grant application process is that parks need to work closely with their State Coordinators. Both the nomination and grant application forms are easily completed online at www.byways.org.

A. State Transportation Improvement and Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program
NPS planners are encouraged to participate in the local, State, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) transportation planning processes. This can be done through the metropolitan and statewide annual or bi-annual development of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). To be funded, NSB activities must be included in the appropriate metropolitan and statewide TIPs. MPOs are designated planning groups for urbanized areas of at least 50,000 residents and they conduct transportation planning for their metropolitan region. Since most NPS roads that would be eligible for Scenic Byways designation are in less urbanized areas, most of the transportation coordination and planning activities will be done on a statewide rather than regional or metropolitan basis. It is important to note that a State must sponsor any NPS byways project in their State TIPs. The State is responsible for coordinating byways project listings with the MPO TIP.

The metropolitan and statewide planning processes should occupy a central role in the identification, planning, and funding of byways activities. In particular, the planning processes are the appropriate mechanisms for determining funding priorities among competing byway activities.

The TIP development process involves considerable coordination with public agencies, transportation providers, and members of the public. TEA-21 requires State plans and TIPs to include strategies that address a number of broadly defined transportation policy areas, such as economic vitality, safety and security, and environmental protection.

While it is the responsibility of the State to sponsor a byway project, after the NPS seeks their sponsorship, it should be emphasized that projects funded out of the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP) should be coordinated and included with appropriate State and MPO plans and TIPs [23 USC §204(a)(5)].

B. Positioning Your Project for Selection

As noted earlier, State and byway priorities, project benefits, timely expenditure of previously awarded scenic byway funds, and leveraging of other funds are important criteria in FHWA’s evaluation of projects. Competition is tough. In FY 2002, for example FHWA received 286 grants applications from 41 States, requesting a total of $65 million, compared to $23 million available nationwide.

All grant applications, including those from the NPS, must be submitted through the State scenic byway agency, typically the department of transportation in most States. If multiple projects are advanced for a particular byway, FHWA requests that the byway identify their priority for each project to the State. Likewise, FHWA expects each State to rank all of the projects from the State. The Federal Highway Administrator and the Secretary of Transportation select projects for funding.

Throughout TEA-21, grant applications have been due from the State to the respective FHWA division office by June 30 in advance of the fiscal year; e.g., FY 2003 grant applications are due to FHWA by June 30, 2002 (or July 1, since June 30 falls on Sunday). The State usually has an earlier deadline in order to review and rank projects. States are able to post their deadline under the schedule on the grant section on www.byways.org, or park representatives may check with the State scenic byway coordinator.

Regardless, it is wise to check with the State scenic byway coordinator before starting work on any scenic byways grant application. Some States set a maximum dollar amount for a scenic byways project. The State coordinator also may be able to inform park representatives about how many projects (and the total requests) that might be expected from byways throughout the State in the upcoming year, and advise park representatives about any factors the State takes into consideration when ranking projects that are submitted to FHWA.

When preparing a grant application, always keep in mind that individuals who review the project are not as likely to be familiar with the park, the byway, and the surrounding area as is the park or byway representative who prepares the application. Write clearly and concisely, explain the relationship of the project to the byway, mention how byway visitors and travelers (not just park visitors) will benefit from the project, and include maps, site or conceptual plans, and other illustrations of the proposed project (as appropriate) with the hard copy of the application. Letters of support from the byway organization and communities along the byway are useful if they demonstrate broader ownership, involvement, and support for the project – not just standard endorsement. Leveraging of funds from other sources – public or private – reflect the ultimate in broader participation in the project – especially if it reduces the scenic byways funding share below the maximum 80 percent that is allowed.

C. Cooperative Agreements
Park personnel are strongly encouraged to develop an interagency cooperative agreement for byway project. NPS is a strong advocate of cooperative agreements to transfer money, property, services, or anything else of value from the NPS to a partner. Developing a cooperative agreement for byway projects can achieve the following:

Provide the purpose and foundation of the partnership;

Establish obligations, responsibilities, and funding requirements;

Anchor legislative requirements;

Cover project termination and liability; and,

Reaffirm standard clauses such as non-discrimination.

The format and requirement for such agreements are provided by Director’s Order #20. (See Attachment 2)

D. Conclusion

The NPS is encouraged to take advantage of the NSB Program. A successful byways program shares one essential component: partnership. While national parks are public lands, they are at the same time extensions of local communities. The program provides an opportunity for national parks to collaborate with partners, such as State and local governments, gateway communities, and other stakeholders and allows the NPS to tap into the skills of a larger community, extend its mission outside park boundaries, while working towards a common goal.

The NPS seeks to provide transportation improvements “that lies lightly on the land” in and around park units, while balancing the protection of the cultural and natural resources and providing for public enjoyment. Designating a NPS road as a NSB or AAR can be a connection between resource protection and visitor enjoyment, and aid in achieving the NPS dual mandate. The byways program addresses a wide range of needs within park units, including recognition of roads that are traveled because of their intrinsic qualities. This program enables the NPS to take advantage of a grassroots program that focuses on enhancing the traveling and visitor experience and managing, restoring and preserving scenic or historic roads.

E. For Further Information

To learn more about the NSB Program, please use the following resources:

National Park Service Park Facility Management Division’s Transportation website at www.nps.gov/transportation/alt.
National Scenic Byways Program website at www.byways.org.
National Scenic Byways Resource Center at www.byways.org/community/center.
National Scenic Byways Program Contact list. (This site includes State and field Coordinators (State coordinators should be contacted before other contacts), FHWA headquarter contacts, and Resource Center contacts.) www.byways.org/community/contacts/index.html
Nomination and designation of a byway at www.byways.org/nominations/index.html
What is Designation All About? at www.byways.org/nominations/docs/once_designation.pdf
Once You Have Been Designated www.byways.org/nominations/docs/once_designated.pdf
Online Grant Applications at www.byways.org/grants/index.html.
Federal Highway Administration website at www.fhwa.dot.gov/
NPS WASO National Scenic Byways Contact: Jennifer Getz - 202/565-1253 (jennifer_getz@nps.gov)

WASO Transportation Planners:
Mary Devine – Intermountain & Midwest Regions - 303/969-2175 mary_devine@nps.gov
Susan Grosser – Northeast, National Capital and Southeast Regions - 202/501-8926 susan_grosser@nps.gov
Amy Van Doren – Pacificwest & Alaska Regions - 510/817-1382 amy_van_doren@nps.gov

NPS Regional Federal Lands Highways Program Coordinators
John Chekan – Alaska Region - 907/257-2676 john_chekan@nps.gov
David Keough – Intermountain Region - 360/696-7764 david_keough@nps.gov
Wayne Vander Tuin – Midwest Region - 402/221-3491 wayne_vandertuin@nps.gov
Dave Hammers – National Capital Region - 202/619-7270 dave_hammers@nps.gov
Bob Holzheimer – Northeast Region - 617/223-5137 bob_holzheimer@nps.gov
Dave Kruse – Pacificwest Region - 510/817-1379 dave_kruse@nps.gov
Kent Cochran – Southeast Region – 404/562-3124 kent_cochran@nps.gov