Requirements For State Designation:

One intrinsic quality is required; additional
qualities encouraged

Route Sponsor completes application

Reviewed and approved by Byway Review Committee

Official Designation: Oklahoma Secretary of

Transportation

Overview Of State Byway Nomination Criteria:

Roadways of outstanding merit

Intrinsic qualities must be significant: (Scenic,

Recreational, Archaeological, Natural, Cultural

, and Historic)

Sufficient length to reward traveler

Meet criteria for user safety

Provide Interpretive Information for traveler

Requirements For National Designation:

Two Intrinsic qualities are required

Route Sponsor Completes the Application

Collaborative effort within the communities to complete application must be demonstrated.

Must demonstrate a regional impact that extends beyond the state

Comprehensive Corridor Management Plan is required and must be approved by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Nomination packet requires State and National approval.

Official Designation: National Scenic Byways Program

All-American Road Designation Requirements:

Two intrinsic qualities required with a regional impact

The Road itself must be the prime factor

Collaborative effort to complete application

Extensive review of Corridor Management Plan

Requires State and National approval