Acquisition of Scenic Easements and Scenic or Historic Sites
		Objective: The primary purpose of this category is to preserve and protect scenic views and scenic or historic sites in the viewsheds of State- or Federal-designated scenic byways as well as designated historic highways or rivers with the Wild and Scenic River designation in historic sites. This activity is intended to create an obvious improvement to the use of a transportation corridor by the traveling public, and to add to their enjoyment of the area.
There must be an independent confirmation that the land and scenic or historic sites possess the values presented by the project applicant, such as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places for all proposed historic sites as concurred in by the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO). The sponsor must also guarantee the preservation of the scenic or historic value of the acquisition by placing the property or easement in public ownership.
Helpful Hints:
For a listing of historic sites, contact the NC Department of Cultural Resources HERE. For a listing of sites eligible for listing on the National Register, contact the State Historic Preservation Office HERE. A listing of sites on the National Register can be found HERE. For a listing of Scenic Byways, contact the NCDOT Scenic Byways Program HERE or the National Scenic Byways Program HERE. NCDOT must pre-approve both the appraiser to be used as well as the appraisal of the property(ies). NCDOT cannot reimburse for purchase costs above the NCDOT-approved appraisal amount.

Transportation Museum	Environmental Mitigation	Landscaping and other Beautification	Archaeological	Preservation of Abandoned Rail Corridors	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Renovation/Restoration of Historic Structures	Historic Preservation	Acquisition of Scenic Easement	Control of Outdoor Ads	Scenic or Historic Highway	Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities