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Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar Harbor Promoting and Preserving Acadia

Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar Harbor Promoting and Preserving Acadia. Corridor Enhancement. State Programs Transportation Grants Gateway Grants Transportation Enhancement Grants. Benefits of Scenic Byway Designation. Community Recognition

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Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar Harbor Promoting and Preserving Acadia

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  1. Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar HarborPromoting and Preserving Acadia

  2. Corridor Enhancement State Programs • Transportation Grants • Gateway Grants • Transportation Enhancement Grants

  3. Benefits of Scenic Byway Designation • Community Recognition • National Recognition for Trenton, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park • Economic Development • Supports tourism by improving the quality of the Acadia experience • Attracts attention of businesses that want a high quality of life • Community Vision • Focus communities on where they want to go and how they can get there • Partnering • Towns, businesses and organizations working together to preserve our heritage • Federal Highway Administration Scenic Byway Grants • Increased Federal and State support for road improvements and safety • New projects such as bikeways, information kiosks and scenic turn-outs

  4. Scenic Resources Locations of Scenic Vistas Source: James Rae

  5. Scenic Resources • Viewsheds • From Airport Source: James Rae

  6. Trenton Character

  7. Trenton Character

  8. Trenton Character

  9. Trenton Character

  10. Landscaping and Signage

  11. Landscaping and Signage

  12. Corridor Enhancement Voluntary and Educational Programs • Partnerships with local organizations • Trenton and MDI Chambers of Commerce • Trenton Historic Society • Local Initiatives • April Roadside Cleanup • Tree planting program – Hancock Soil and Water Conservation

  13. Corridor Enhancement Incentives and Disincentives • Grants • Local Programs • Partnership for business beautification • Soil Conservation Service Assistance • National Park Service Assistance • Low interest loan program for preservation • Historic Register Presentation – August 29th 6:30 PM at the Trenton Elementary School

  14. Corridor Enhancement National Scenic Byway Grants • Raised almost $2,000,000 for Schoodic National Scenic Byway and Acadia All American Road • Annual Competitive Grant Opportunities • Preference for new byways

  15. Current Program: • FHWA Staff: • Grants • New byway designation • National Scenic Byways Online: • Web site creation, maintenance, and administration • ABRC: • Technical Assistance to Byways • Publications • Conferences The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) a section of FHWA consisting of: • MaineDOT • Environment • Planning • Passenger Transportation • HCPC: • Coordination • Planning • Grants • Trenton: • Town Government • Corridor Committee • Chamber of Commerce • Historical Society • Other Local Organizations

  16. Things you can do to support the Acadia All American Road • Participate in Public Meetings • Help your local historical societies, garden clubs, and civic organizations to build partnerships • Show your support to your select board and state representatives • Join the Corridor Advocacy Group and bring new ideasFOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT THE HANCOCK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 667-7131, ask for Jim Fisher

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