27 CAR § 132-801 – Criteria for Arkansas Scenic Byway designation

(a) The route must be designated as a “Scenic Highway” by the General Assembly.
(b) An active organization composed of various private and governmental groups, businesses, and agencies who are interested in preservation, enhancement, marketing, and development of the route's scenic, cultural, recreational, and historic qualities must be established.
(c)
1. (1) The route's corridor must contain abundant scenic, cultural, recreational, and/or historic qualities that would be of interest to tourists.
2. (2) Segmentation of the route will be considered if development patterns exist which may detract from the overall character of the byway.
(d)
1. (1) The route must be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Transportation who will conduct a study to determine its qualifications as a candidate for Scenic Byway designation.
2. (2) The study should include local jurisdiction’s position on byway designation and segmentation.
3. (3) The study will be conducted in cooperation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.
(e) If the study demonstrates the route qualifies, the Arkansas Department of Transportation will submit it to the Arkansas Scenic Resources Preservation Coordinating Committee (ASRPCC) for their consideration.
(f) A public meeting will be held to solicit public input regarding byway designation and to answer any questions that may arise.
(g) After ASRPCC consideration and after the public meeting, the State Highway Commission may adopt the route and designate it as an official Scenic Byway with appropriate identification on State Highway Maps and distinctive Scenic Byways logos and signing.