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

Corridor EnhancementState 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

Trenton Character

Trenton Character

Trenton Character

Landscaping and Signage

Landscaping and Signage

Corridor EnhancementVoluntary 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 29th 6:30 PM at the Trenton Elementary School

Corridor Enhancement

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 667-7131, ask for Jim Fisher