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U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today announced grants totaling more than $15 million for 104 projects in 37 states that are part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Scenic Byways Program.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta today urged Congress to protect important economic development programs like the one to promote and develop scenic highways by passing a responsible six-year surface transportation bill sooner rather than later.

For the first time, Mobil Travel Guide is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Scenic Byways Program to release the America’s Byways™ series, showcasing America’s greatest drives, including in-depth archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic information.