Kentucky Scenic Byways

<p>The Scenic Byways dataset contains a derivative of KYTC road centerlines that reflect roadsides and viewsheds selected by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Office of Local Programs for their scenic, natural, cultural, historical, archaeological, and/or recreational value. This selection encourages the preservation, restoration, protection, and enhancement of the roadway and associated right of way although it does not prohibit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet from making transportation-related improvements as deemed appropriate by the Cabinet. This selection meets the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines for highways and are state maintained as part of the state Primary Road System. For general information about the program please refer to this page: https://transportation.ky.gov/LocalPrograms/Pages/Scenic-Byways.aspxor the FHWA program page at either of these locations: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/or https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/scenic_byways/us_code.cfm. For the law defining the purpose, funding, program definitions, selection criteria, etc., please refer to KRS 177.571-576.</p><p>Data Download: &nbsp;<a target='_blank' href='https://ky.box.com/s/c987l5mp2e6kvcmsgaks9g61pmo678hx' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://ky.box.com/s/c987l5mp2e6kvcmsgaks9g61pmo678hx</a></p>