[BIKE] New Scenic Byways Brochure touts scenic beauty of the Blue Route and Exton Bypass

[John Boyle]

New Scenic Byways Brochure touts scenic beauty of the Blue Route and Exton Bypass In the tradition of Boring Postcards PENNDOT now has a brochure that features these two "scenic byways". The main attraction of the Exton Bypass of course is QVC Studios.  And don't forget the abandoned Ikea store is right off the Blue Route at Plymouth Meeting.  So get on your bike and explore these two local wonders. Oh that's right its illegal.   John Boyle     -----Original Message----- Subject: PENNDOT PROVIDES SCENIC BYWAYS BROCHURE   PENNDOT PROVIDES SCENIC BYWAYS BROCHURE   10/12/04-HARRISBURG   Just in time for fall foliage trips, the state Department of Transportation Has issued a new Pennsylvania Scenic Byways guide.   Pennsylvania Scenic Byways are independent routes that have scenic, historic, cultural, archeological, natural or recreational features that are considered representative, unique, irreplaceable or distinctly characteristic of an area.   "The scenic byways brochure will direct travelers to routes that provide a delightful, scenic experience and is another way we can support Governor Rendell's initiatives to promote tourism and enhance economic development,"   said Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E.   The brochure outlines Pennsylvania's 10 designated scenic byways. Each byway is highlighted on a separate page, with photos, a map locator and a description of the byway.   The brochures are available at all Pennsylvania Welcome Centers. To receive A brochure, persons may call 1-800-VISIT-PA (1-800-847-4872). The brochure Can also be viewed and downloaded on the Internet at www.dot.state.pa.us by clicking on the hyperlink "PA Scenic Byway Brochure."   PennDOT designates Pennsylvania Scenic Byways in support of local planning efforts to enhance and improve the visual impact of specific routes, to maintain the natural resources and intrinsic qualities along specific routes, and to educate residents and visitors on the history and culture of the Commonwealth.   Routes are nominated by local municipalities for designation by PennDOT or Are designated by the Pennsylvania General Assembly.   Pennsylvania Scenic Byways also become eligible for federal scenic byway funds. The designation also limits the type of advertising that may be placed along the roads and gives them special recognition on state maps.   The National Scenic Byways Program, established by Congress in 1991, is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration. The program is intended to preserve and protect the nation's scenic byways and promote tourism and economic development.   Designated byways in Pennsylvania include:   o State Route 3011, which connects U.S. Route 6 with Kinzua Bridge in McKean County.  PennDOT announced the Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway in December 2001.     o Interstate 476, the Blue Route, in Delaware County (1993).   o U.S. Route 30, Exton Bypass, in Chester County (1993).   o Pennsylvania Routes 711 and 381, the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway, in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties (1996).   o U.S. Route 40, the National Road, in Washington, Fayette and Somerset Counties (1996).   o PA Route 144 in the Sproul State Forest, Clinton and Centre counties (2002).   o Pennsylvania Route 5 and portions of Alternate Route 5, the Bayfront Parkway, Peninsula Drive from West 6th St. to and including Presque Isle (the Seaway   Trail), in Erie County (2003).   o Grandview Avenue, McArdle Roadway and Sycamore Streets in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County (2003).   o The Gov. Robert P. Casey Highway in Lackawanna County (2004) and State Route 120 in Clinton and Elk Counties (2004).   ###     To unsubscribe click http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/Districts/District6/D6Media.nsf/unsubscribeform