The state of Illinois now is selling a Route 66 license plate made specially for motorcycles. Revenues from the new plate go to the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byways fund, which helps preserve and promote the old road in the Land of Lincoln. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation for the plate during an August ceremony … Continue reading Illinois Route 66 motorcycle license plate goes on sale
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Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/24/2016 edition
Bill Thomas of the Route 66: The Road Ahead recently requested that regular updates about the group’s activities be posted on Route 66 News. I agreed to do so on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Here is the second report, printed in full below the jump (content has been lightly edited). The first report, from early December, … Continue reading Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/24/2016 edition
Arizona unveils Route 66 license plate
Starting tomorrow, the state of Arizona will begin selling an Arizona Route 66 license plate. Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division on Monday will take orders for the plates at this website. Specialty plates typically cost $25 a year, or $50 for a personalized one. Of that, $17 goes to the benefiting organization, which will … Continue reading Arizona unveils Route 66 license plate
Educators, Route 66 can use your help
Calling all educators who used Route 66 in their curriculum: The Route 66: The Road Ahead Initiative wants to hear from you. University of New Mexico professor and author David Dunaway is serving as chairman of the initiative's Research & Education Working Group. He recently put out a call for educators to share their materials … Continue reading Educators, Route 66 can use your help
Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/3/2016 edition
Bill Thomas of the Route 66: The Road Ahead Initiative asked whether regular updates about the group's activities could be posted on Route 66 News. I agreed to do so on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Here is the first report, printed in full below the jump (content has been lightly edited). Route 66 Road … Continue reading Route 66: The Road Ahead update, 12/3/2016 edition
Fran Eickhoff plaque being moved to Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q
A plaque commemorating longtime Route 66 business owner Fran Eickhoff is being moved from Fanning 66 Outpost to the Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q restaurant in Cuba, Missouri, after the former closed. The plaque will be re-dedicated by the Route 66 Association of Missouri at 11 a.m. Saturday at the restaurant 913 E. Washington St. (aka Route 66; … Continue reading Fran Eickhoff plaque being moved to Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q
Several vintage signs soon will be restored in Kingman
The Route 66 Association of Kingman has begun the restoration of several historic neon signs and created new signs for businesses in Kingman, Arizona. According to a recent news release from the association: Through a partnership with Legacy Signs, they have provided new signage for various organizations and businesses such as the non-profit Luv of … Continue reading Several vintage signs soon will be restored in Kingman
Route 66 Commission wants more tourists in Tulsa
The newly formed Route 66 Commission in Tulsa met for the first time Tuesday and vowed first to beef up tourism numbers. According to a report about the meeting from Tulsa Public Radio, less than 2 percent of Route 66 brochures handed out by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism went to international travelers. Considering most … Continue reading Route 66 Commission wants more tourists in Tulsa
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces grants for 2016
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, under the auspices of the National Park Service, announced its cost-share grants for 2016. This year, the program awarded eight cost-share grants totaling more than $103,000 -- mostly for renovations or preservation of historic Route 66 properties. Since 2001, the program has awarded 122 projects $1.9 million with $3.1 … Continue reading Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announces grants for 2016
Reports from the European Route 66 Festival
Author Jim Hinckley traveled earlier this month's to European Route 66 Festival near Ofterdingen, Germany, on behalf of the city of Kingman, Arizona, and to represent the Route 66: The Road Ahead Initiative. He promised a report about his experiences and impressions. You can read it below the fold in full -- which I encourage. But here's a summary … Continue reading Reports from the European Route 66 Festival