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Texas Scenic Byway Designation Application

Applicant Information
Demonstration of Community Support

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Applicant Information

Organization:

Contact Person:

Title:

E-mail:

Phone:

Mailing Address:

Address/Street

Bldg /Suite /Apt. /PO Box

City

State

Zip Code

Applicant Eligibility

Is the applicant a Texas political subdivision or community group?

If the applicant is a community group, the following requirements must be met:

• Complies with all applicable federal and state laws

• Located in Texas 

• Registered with Texas Secretary of State as a Nonprofit Organization 

Are all true of your organization?

General:

Proposed Scenic Byway Title - Provide a geographic-based name like "Mt. Hood Scenic Byway" or "Santa Fe Trail":

Proposed Scenic Byway Location:

Road (e.g., IH-35, SH 937, RR 620)

Begin Point

(mile or intersection)

End Point

Length (mi)

If not a continuous segment, please provide the begin and end points or intersections for any gaps:

If there are gaps, please explain why the proposed scenic byway is not continuous:

Are all segments of the roadway listed in Transportation Code §391.252

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Demonstration of Community Support

Please list all sponsors as well as all cities, counties, and federal lands through which the corridor passes.  

• A resolution of support from each city and county’s governing body is required and should be attached. 

• If the corridor passes through federal lands, a letter of support from the federal land management agency is required and should be attached.

Name of Organization	Type of Organization	Contact Name	Contact Information

Demonstration of Intrinsic Quality

This segment supports the following intrinsic quality(ies) (check all that apply):

Scenic

Historic

Cultural

Natural

Recreational

Archaeological

Note any structures along the corridor that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Do you or one of your application partners intend to apply for national scenic byway designation and/or funding for this corridor?

If yes, please estimate when this would occur:

Please list or provide a short description of any projects or initiatives your group would like to undertake to improve, protect, or further develop the corridors' intrinsic qualities ("N/A" if unknown):

List planned or existing TxDOT projects along corridor. Please use Project Tracker to identify these:

Certification

I have read the current Texas Scenic Byways Program Guidelines and understand what is stated therein. I agree that incomplete applications, applications missing any of the required supporting documents, or applications received after the deadline will be deemed ineligible. The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Printed Name

Title of Authorized Individual

Signer E-mail address

Signature

Date

Instructions for Completion of Application: 

This application will help TxDOT determine whether the nominated corridor qualifies for designation as a Texas Scenic Byway.

The complete application with all supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to TxDOT by the deadline noted on the TxDOT Scenic Byways website. Questions should be submitted to TPP_Scenic.Byways@txdot.gov. An applicant may request the use of TxDOT's computer system at any district office location to complete and submit the application documents.

To be considered complete, an application must include all the items and meet all the criteria listed below. The applicant should submit all items together in one electronic submittal. 

Please note: The submitter or the signing authority will receive an email shortly after submitting the application requesting an electronic signature to complete the submission process. Submissions that don’t include an electronic signature will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Application 

> Completed Texas Scenic Byway Designation Application form:

1. Applicant must be a Texas political subdivision or eligible community group 

2. Corridor must be listed in Transportation Code §391.252 

3. Upcoming projects and initiatives that will impact the intrinsic quality will be factored into the decision 

Demonstration of Community Support  

Applicants must demonstrate that they have the support of the community by providing: 

1. Resolution of support from the governing body of each city and county through which byway passes

2. Letter of support from any federal agency overseeing federal lands through which byway passes 

Demonstration of Intrinsic Quality 

Applicants must demonstrate that the corridor possesses an intrinsic quality by providing: 

> Short description with the reason for designation, including the following (3-page limit):

1. “Theme” (the focus of the byway's nomination story) 

2. Traveler experience 

3. State and/or national significance

4. Any other relevant designations received 

5. List and brief description of up to 8 features (points of interest, sites, or events) that support intrinsic quality(ies)

> Photos and/or videos: 

1. Showing aesthetics and view sheds seen by the motorist

2. Demonstrating presence of intrinsic quality(ies)

> Route map: 

1. Proposed route with boundaries (begin and end mile points or intersections), including gaps and/ or intrusions

2. Location(s) of intrinsic quality(ies) denoted on map 

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