Hudson River Valley Scenic Byways Project

What is a Scenic Byway?

  • Offers an alternative travel route to major highways

  • Tells a story about New York State's heritage

  • Connects special natural, scenic, cultural, historic, archaeological or recreational features

  • Designated by a locally-driven nomination process

  • A possible method to stimulate economic development through tourism and recreation

  • Any length, urban or rural.

What is the Hudson River Valley Scenic Byways Project?

The Hudson River Valley Scenic Byways project is a program of the Hudson River Valley Greenway (HRVG), under a grant from the Federal Highway Administration, to explore the potential for a system of scenic byways in the Hudson River Valley. Westchester County is serving as a local coordinator to the Scenic Byways Steering Committee that is conducting:

  • Public workshops that will educate citizens about byways

  • An inventory of roads to be considered for designation and an assessment of their features.

The results of this project will include:

  • Recommended criteria to evaluate and rank proposed byways.

  • Guidelines for localities seeking Greenway model byways grants.

  • A list of potential byways and byway groups.

What are the benefits of scenic byway designation?

A scenic byway designation:

  • Protects special features.

  • May stimulate economic development.

  • Entitles your community to technical assistance.

  • Creates opportunities for funding eligibility.

Current Designated Scenic Byways in Westchester County

Taconic Parkway

Bronx River Parkway

Bear Mountain Bridge

Bear Mountain Bridge Road

Cantitoe Street

County Route 35

Millers Mill Road

NYS Rt. 22/Jay Street

Reservoir Road

Tappan Zee Bridge
For further information, contact:

Jeffrey Williams, Associate Planner
148 Martine Avenue, Room 432
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 995-2412
jaw5@weschestergov.com

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