Acadia All American Road Trenton and Bar Harbor Promoting and Preserving Acadia.
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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
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Corridor Enhancement
State Programs
– Transportation Grants
– Gateway Grants
– Transportation Enhancement Grants
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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
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Scenic Resources
Locations of Scenic Vistas
Source: James Rae
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Scenic Resources
Viewsheds•From Airport
Source: James Rae
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Trenton Character
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Trenton Character
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Trenton Character
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Trenton Character
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Landscaping and Signage
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Landscaping and Signage
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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