“Today the Assembly passed legislation I sponsored which will rename State Route 46, beginning in Rome, as the ‘Black River Trail’ (A.4637). This legislation is aimed at raising awareness of the regions attractions, as well as designating the route as part of the State’s Scenic Byway System.”
“There are many benefits to communities with designated scenic byways; including, economic benefits through promotion of tourism, improved traveler services, and grants to develop the byway system.”
In 1992, the Scenic Byways Program was established as part of the state Department of Transportation to promote tourism and the preservation of surrounding environments through a statewide system of byways. The program encourages coordination between public and private interests to foster economic development, resource management and community services. Currently, there are over 2,000 miles of road included in the New York State Byways system that represent a particular region’s scenic, recreational, cultural, natural, historical or archaeological significance.i
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