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Landscaping and other Scenic Beautification
Objective
This category includes landscape planning, design, and construction projects that enhance the aesthetic or ecological resources along highways, other transportation corridors (railways, bike paths, sidewalks, etc.), points of access, and lands qualifying for other categories of TE activities. For example, projects that enhance the aesthetic resources or restore the ecological balance of the transportation system may include scenic overlooks as well as restoration of historic landscapes. TE funds cannot be used for routine, incidental, or maintenance activities.
Examples of Uses
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Linear highway landscaping, landscaping at interchanges, landscaping at noise barriers, landscaping bridge ends, etc. |
Routine, incidental, or maintenance activities such as cutting grass, tree pruning or removal, erosion control, screen planting, etc. |
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Landscaping as part of other eligible TE categories |
ยง Construction of noise barriers or drainage improvements |
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The reintroduction of native or endangered plants or trees |
Stand-alone drainage systems |
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Streetscape projects, including lighting, historic sidewalk pavers, benches, planting containers, decorative walls and walkways, signs, public art, historical markers, etc. |
Post-construction finish work such as replanting or reseeding |
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NC DOT
NC DOH
NC GOV
