An Oklahoma state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would designate Route 66 between Sapulpa and Edmond as a "Historic Bike Trail" and eventually construct a shoulder for bicycle use on that stretch. Rep. Lewis Moore (R-Arcadia) recently introduced House Bill 2049. The bill says: The portion of State Highway 66 between the Sapulpa city … Continue reading Oklahoma bill aims to establish bicycle trail on Route 66
Category: Highways
Rancho’s plans for Foothill Boulevard
The City of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has just posted a computer animation video of its plans to dress up Foothill Boulevard (aka Route 66), including the Pacific Electric Trail overpass. The pedestrian bridge is particularly impressive. 12/28/2010 UPDATE: The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reports that this project will be finished in late 2011.
Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Today, I found this news release about a parade and tribute to the late actor Steve McQueen today in Los Angeles: The Jules Verne Festival and the City of Los Angeles are proud to announce the Kick-Off to the Steve McQueen 30th Anniversary Celebration. On Sunday November 7th, four days before the Official Tribute event, … Continue reading Good tribute, sloppy publicity
Walking the Sidewalk Highway
Daniel Johnson is embarking on a coast-to-coast walk to spread the Gospel of Christ. He's covered more than 2,700 miles so far, and that included a stroll on the fabled "Sidewalk Highway" of old Route 66 near Miami, Okla. This video segment proves to be informative and whimsical, without the preaching that you might expect.
“The Route 66 of the West”
The Press-Enterprise posted a fascinating historical article about U.S. 395, which goes 1,400 miles from Canada to Mexico through Washington, Oregon and California. Route 66 obviously stays true to U.S. 66, the Mother Road. But we're happy to occasionally give some bandwidth to other notable historic highways. From the article: U.S. Route 66 is a … Continue reading “The Route 66 of the West”
Journal of a 1927 road trip
In 1927, Axel and Beda Sterner and two relatives drove from New York City to Los Angeles by car, with a good portion of their journey along U.S. 66, which was less than one year old. Sterner wrote a journal about his experiences each night along the trek. These musings might have been forgotten if it … Continue reading Journal of a 1927 road trip
Albuquerque doesn’t like ‘freeway feel’ of east end
Albuquerque officials don't like the vibe that the east end of Central Avenue (aka Route 66) exudes. So they say they're going to take steps to make it friendlier to residents and travelers, reports KOB-TV. After listening to hundreds of concerns, a complete overhaul in the area is coming with the establishment of new bike … Continue reading Albuquerque doesn’t like ‘freeway feel’ of east end
Funding application for replacing Mojave bridges sent today
San Bernardino County is filing an application today with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a grant to rebuild several dozen wooden trestle bridges in California's Mojave Desert. The Daily Press in Victorville reported yesterday that the county was applying for a $52 million grant to replace 130 of those bridges. But the Redlands Daily … Continue reading Funding application for replacing Mojave bridges sent today
County seeks grant to restore wooden Route 66 bridges
The Desert Dispatch reports that San Bernardino County in California is seeking a federal grant to restore old bridges on the National Old Trails Road -- an early alignment of Route 66. The county applied for a $52 million stimulus grant to replace 130 bridges that were built between 1929 and 1931 on the old … Continue reading County seeks grant to restore wooden Route 66 bridges
An obscure alignment of Route 66 in Flagstaff
The Arizona Daily Sun today posted an article about the Mike's Pike street in Flagstaff, Ariz. -- a neighborhood which can boast itself of carrying an original alignment of the Mother Road. The Sun reports: It goes largely unnoticed by the thousands of motorists traveling along Milton Road, yet its history is hardly without lore. … Continue reading An obscure alignment of Route 66 in Flagstaff