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U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $191,500 for Arizona's Scenic Byways Program


American Government Topics:  Norman Mineta

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $191,500 for Arizona's Scenic Byways Program

Federal Highway Administration
2 June 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Contact: Lori Irving, 202-366-0660
FHWA 7-04a

Grant Will Support Arizona's Small Communities, Promote Tourism

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced that Arizona will receive a $191,500 grant for the Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway that is part of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) National Scenic Byways Program.

"The only way to visit many of our nation's treasures is to travel on a scenic byway," said Mineta. "Investing in these roads is the best way to bring travel and tourism dollars to many of Arizona's small towns."

The project will provide additional byway information to travelers, including the visually or physically impaired traveler, by developing interactive kiosks and educational low-power radio broadcasts. The information available for travelers will include current weather conditions and updates on wildfires and auto-deer collision hazards.

"Our nation's scenic byways provide a vital link between countless travelers and Arizona's small towns and rural areas, supporting hundreds of mom and pop shops along the way," said FHWA Administrator Mary E. Peters. "The Bush administration is proud to help local communities support, improve and promote these important resources."

Currently, 96 roads in 39 states have been named by the U.S. Department of Transportation as one of America's Byways. Studies suggest that byway designations increase the number of visitors to rural communities by up to 20 percent, resulting in billions more dollars and tens-of-thousand of jobs nationwide. Those same studies have found that the typical byway visitor spends between $100 and $200 per trip.

The National Scenic Byway Program recognizes roadways around the nation based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or scenic qualities. The funding announced today will assist the grassroots efforts of communities along the byways to preserve, protect, interpret and promote the qualities of the designated road. Since 1992, the National Scenic Byways Program has provided $219 million for 1,595 projects in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

More information about the National Scenic Byways Program is available online at www.byways.org or by calling toll-free, 1-800-4-BYWAYS (1-800-429-9297).

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