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Route 66 History Page

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Route 66 History Page

"US 66 (Route 66) was officially removed from the United States Highway System on June 27, 1985 after it was decided the route was no longer relevant and had been replaced by the Interstate Highway System. Portions of the road that passed through Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, and Arizona have been designated a National Scenic Byway of the name “Historic Route 66”. It has begun to return to maps in this form. Some portions of the road in southern California have been redesignated “State Route 66” and others bear “Historic Route 66” signs and relevant historic information."

Here’s How Much Businesses Pay To Get On Those Big Blue Exit Signs

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Here’s How Much Businesses Pay To Get On Those Big Blue Exit Signs

"If you own a business that falls into one of these groups—attraction, pharmacy, camping, lodging, food and gas—and your business is located near a controlled-access state highway, then you’re eligible to get your company on the big blue sign. This could be a great opportunity to bring in more customers."

"But not everyone is eligible to display their firm’s logo; that’s because the state’s requirements are rather strict, specifying things like distance from the highway, operating hours, required amenities, and number of parking spots available."

State’s mistakes on tourism signs keep coming

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State’s mistakes on tourism signs keep coming

"Wow. Seriously, if it were trying, could the state have made a bigger mess of its decision to plaster “I Love NY” road signs on highways across New York?"

"First, it was revealed the signs were made in Arkansas."

"Next, the state and the Federal Highway Administration escalated its war over the signs, with the federal government contending they violate federal law and may lead to the withholding of highway funding."

"And, now the USA Today Network’s Albany Bureau has revealed the state Department of Transportation used emergency highway contracts and shelled out thousands of dollars in overtime costs to get the signs installed before the July 4 weekend last year."

"Incredible. These state officials may love New York, but that affection obviously doesn’t extend to the taxpayers."