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Did you know... Scenic roads and scenic byways have unique, cultural, or scenic features that are worthy of note and preservation. They are designated by federal, state, or local authorities and each uses specific goals, criteria, and ranking systems to classify, preserve, and protect these roads. Scenic roads attract visitors every year and are as diverse as the landscapes they traverse. Kancamagus Hwy Photo:The Heart of New England
America's Byways: National Scenic Byways Online National Scenic Byways Program NH OEP Scenic & Cultural Byways NRPC's Great Streets Program
Streets & Sidewalks, People & Cars; Dan Burden; April 2000 To view all Lending Library publications, click here.

National Scenic Byways Program Jurisdiction: US DOT, Federal Highway Administration Criteria: road must possess regionally significant historic, cultural, natural, scenic, recreational, and/or archaeological characteristics Examples: NH has 3 designated National Scenic Byways: CT River Byway (right), Kancamagus Scenic Byway, and White Mountain Trail	Photo:William H Johnson
NH Scenic & Cultural Byways Jursidiction: NH Office of Energy & Planning and the Scenic & Cultural Byways Council Criteria: the Council designates scenic and cultural byways on the basis of its natural and cultural features, including panoramic views, notable geological features, agricultural land, cottage industries, and exemplary architecture. The road must also provide access to these features as well as adjoining conservation lands and recreational opportunities. Examples:The Appleway, Londonderry; Amoskeag Millyard Scenic & Cultural Byway, Manchester; Currier & Ives Trail, Hopkinton (right).	Photo: NHDTTD/Ken Williams
NH Scenic Roads Jurisdiction: individual municipalities Criteria: Any road other than a Class I or II Highway, or a road already designated under the state or federal byway programs, may be designated a Scenic Road. The filing of a petition with signatures of 10 registered town voters or property owners abutting the proposed scenic road are necessary to bring the issue to vote at a regular town meeting. Examples: Plain Rd, Hollis; New Rd, Lyndeborough; North Mason Rd, Brookline; Eaton Rd, Amherst

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