AE-9: Cultural Outreach

Goal

Promote cultural awareness, community connectivity and art.

Requirements

1 point

Any part of the project or any item within 10 miles of the project boundary is either:

• Listed in the United States National Register of Historic Places
• Subject of a Determination of Eligibility (DOE) made by a State Historic Preservation Officer
• Part of the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) (http://www.byways.org) meaning it has been designated as one of America’s Byways® (National Scenic Byway or All-American Road), a State Scenic Byway, or an Indian Tribe Scenic Byway because of its cultural, historical, or archeological features

AND

Install informational infrastructure (e.g., viewpoint, kiosk, sign, or other small‐scale installation for visitors detailing historical, cultural, or archeological significance) to explain the site or direct roadway users to the site. An existing installation meets this informational infrastructure portion of the requirement.

2 points

Dedicate a minimum of 1% of the total project budget (not to exceed $200,000) to art or community culture installations along the roadway right-of-way (ROW).

Documentation

1 point

• A copy of the registration of the item or location in the United States National Register of Historic Places or documentation of NSBP designation. A screenshot of the item listed in the National Register of Historic Places on the official website (www.nps.gov/nr) is acceptable. Or, if a DOE is used, a copy of the official DOE.
• A map showing that the item or location is in the project area or within 10 miles of the project boundary.
• A photograph of the item or location and the informational infrastructure.

2 points

• Copy of the project budget showing a minimum of 1% of the total budget or $200,000 (whichever is less) has been dedicated toward art.
• At least one photograph of the installed artwork.

Public commentary on credit AE-9