Nominations

Under the National Scenic Byways Program, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads based on their intrinsic qualities. The Federal Highway Administration promotes the collection as America's Byways®.

These documents are from the FY 2008 nomination cycle. Another solicitation for nominations has not been scheduled.

FY 2008 Nomination Guide

Become familiar with the National Scenic Byways nomination process. Or, jump directly to these sections:

• What's New?
• Who Can Nominate a Road for National Designation?
• Roles and Responsibilities
• The Nomination Application

Articles

View articles published by FHWA regarding America's Byways nominations.

• Key Points to Keep in Mind When Considering Nomination
• Getting Prepared for America’s Byways® Nominations
• Addressing Travelers' Multi-Lingual Information Needs
• Frequently Asked Questions about Designations

Important Documents

Here are some important documents for your reference as you prepare for nominations. As the cycle approaches, more documents will be added, so check back often.

Archive of 2005 Nomination Documents

View documents and articles from the 2005 round of nominations.