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

Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar Harbor

Promoting and Preserving Acadia

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Trenton

Bar Harbor

Mount Desert

Ellsworth

Lamoine

Sullivan

Hancock

Sorrento

FrenchmanBay

Acadia AllAmerican

Road

ProposedExtension

Corridor Enhancement

State Programs

– Transportation Grants

– Gateway Grants

– Transportation Enhancement Grants

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

Scenic Resources

Locations of Scenic Vistas

Source: James Rae

Scenic Resources

Viewsheds•From Airport

Source: James Rae

Trenton Character

Trenton Character

Trenton Character

Trenton Character

Landscaping and Signage

Landscaping and Signage

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

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

Corridor Enhancement

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

Current Program: The National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) a

section of FHWA consisting of:FHWA Staff:

• Grants

• New byway designation

National Scenic Byways Online:

• Web site creation, maintenance, and

administration

ABRC:

• Technical Assistance to

Byways

•Publications

•Conferences

MaineDOT

•Environment

•Planning

•Passenger Transportation

HCPC:

•Coordination

•Planning

•Grants

Trenton:

•Town Government

•Corridor Committee

•Chamber of Commerce

•Historical Society

•Other Local Organizations

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 ideas

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT THE HANCOCK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 667-7131, ask for Jim Fisher