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York State established its Scenic Byways Program in 1992 to
encourage local communities to protect road corridors of outstanding
scenic, natural, recreational, cultural, historic or archaeological
significance. As part of the nomination process, the local byway
committee must prepare a plan for managing the corridor to protect
this outstanding character and to encourage economic development.
The plan must reflect public consensus on the vision for the
corridor and include a plan for involving the public in its
stewardship.
Designation
as a Scenic Byway protects a roadway corridor in the same
way a Master Plan guides the development of a community: by
articulating a community's vision of its future and outlining
a plan to implement it. Scenic Byways are eligible for special
federal funds for enhancements through the state department
transportation (DOT).
The
Bronx River Parkway in Westchester and the Taconic Parkway
are two of the 14 roads designated as NYS Scenic Byways. The
Henry Hudson Parkway would be the first in New York City.
For
more information, contact the New York State Scenic Byway
Program, Landscape Architecture Bureau, New York State Department
of Transportation, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York
12232-0412. Tel (518) 457-4460 Fax (518) 457-8317
Links
to other New York Byways and Parkways
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