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 –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

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 29 th 6:30 PM at the Trenton Elementary School 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 , ask for Jim Fisher