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Route 66 National Historic Trail
H.R. 801, a bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail has been introduced in Congress.
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2026 – Route 66 100th Anniversary
H.R. 66, a bill to establish a Federal commission to recommend activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.
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Initial Board of Directors Meetings Held
The Road Ahead formally began its work this year with its 1st Board Meeting, held in Albuquerque, NM Feb. 16-18, 2017, followed by a 2nd teleconference Board Meeting on June 27, 2017.
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Route 66 Syllabi Requested
Help the Road Ahead Partnership’s Research & Education Working Group educate students about the Mother Road.
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Tribal Advisory Group Established
A Tribal Advisory Group, designed to provide the Road Ahead with input from the many tribal nations along Rt. 66. has been established.
Revitalize Route 66
Partner with us to restore and sustain this national icon and international destination for the benefit of all Route 66 communities, travelers, businesses and attractions, by collaborating in partnerships focused on promotion, preservation, research/education, and economic development.
Preserve Route 66
Partner with us to maintain and preserve the authentic roadway design, original buildings, landscapes, traditions, and experiences that together create the idiosyncratic experience that is the essence of Route 66.
Promote Route 66
Partner with us to increase the number of visitors traveling Route 66, with the aim of increasing their length of stay and the economic impact they have on Route 66.
Help Route 66 Prosper
Partner with us to increase the prosperity of the people who live along, and are connected to, Route 66 by sustaining existing businesses and attractions, and helping new ones develop.
Conduct Research and Educate about Route 66
Partner with us to ensure the history and stories associated with Route 66 are accurate and accessible to the public, to researchers, and to educational institutions in order to enhance and encourage greater understanding of the Mother Road.
Achieve National, Tribal & International Collaboration
Partner with us to increase communication, participation, and problem solving among and between all Route 66 stakeholders for the benefit of the entire road.
