The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map that commemorates next year’s 100th anniversary of Route 66 with updates that better represent the alignment of the historic road. The Pontiac (Illinois) Daily Leader reported: The Illinois Department of Transportation said the map includes updated listings for colleges and … Continue reading New Illinois highway map commemorates Route 66 centennial in 2026
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Route 66 postage stamps, all shot by David Schwartz, coming in 2026
The U.S. Postal Service recently announced that the 2026 Route 66 Centennial Stamp Collection will be released next year, and all the images were taken by longtime Mother Road photographer David Schwartz. Schwartz said in a social media post that he'd known the USPS would print Route 66 stamps for about 18 months. It’s hard … Continue reading Route 66 postage stamps, all shot by David Schwartz, coming in 2026
Gathering Place in Tulsa to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66 next year
The Gathering Place, a huge park along the Arkansas River in Tulsa, is partnering with other groups locally and across the country to honor Route 66's centennial in 2026. According to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association: The park will feature a robust calendar of programs and activities that bring the nostalgia of Route 66 to … Continue reading Gathering Place in Tulsa to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66 next year
Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
The Route 66 centennial and the Only In Your State website are joining forces to commemorate 100 years of the Mother Road. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership officially appointed Only In Your State as the exclusive Official Route 66 Centennial Publishing Partner, according to a news release. Only In Your State is a digital … Continue reading Route 66 Centennial announces partnership with Only In Your State website
Route 66 gateway monument coming to Springfield, Missouri, by April
A large Route 66 gateway monument reported to cost up to $1 million will arrive in Springfield, Missouri, by April next year, during the highway's centennial. The Springfield News-Leader reported that Visit Springfield, formerly known as the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, is pursuing the 20-by-32-foot monument as a gateway into downtown and signaling to travelers … Continue reading Route 66 gateway monument coming to Springfield, Missouri, by April
Up to $42,500 in grants available for Route 66 businesses and attractions
Up to $42,500 in grants are available for Route 66 businesses and attractions through the Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program this year. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with its Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program, an Official Route 66 Centennial Project. Up to 20 grants … Continue reading Up to $42,500 in grants available for Route 66 businesses and attractions
“Route 66: The Main Street of America” filmmaker launches Kickstarter campaign
John Paget, who is directing the forthcoming documentary film "Route 66: The Main Street of America," has launched a Kickstarter campaign to generate finishing funds for the project. Paget set a goal of $41,500 in donations by Sept. 23. As of Saturday night, about $7,300 had been raised. The rewards for donations range from a … Continue reading “Route 66: The Main Street of America” filmmaker launches Kickstarter campaign
New Mexico Tourism awards $1.3 million in grants to Route 66 communities
The New Mexico Tourism Department announced this week that it will distribute a total of $1.3 million in grants to Route 66 communities in fiscal year 2026 for marketing and promotion, special events and infrastructure, including a Route 66 musical road in Santa Rosa and restoration of a vintage gas station in Milan. The agency … Continue reading New Mexico Tourism awards $1.3 million in grants to Route 66 communities
Oklahoma Route 66 Association announces series of events for highway’s centennial in 2026
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association recently announced a series of events to commemorate the highway's centennial next year. The association wrote on a blog post: Our first event of the year will be the Route 66 Big Band Hangar Dance on April 25, 2026, at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. Join us … Continue reading Oklahoma Route 66 Association announces series of events for highway’s centennial in 2026
Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?
An Albuquerque city councilor wants a change in federal rules so the city can make fixes with it long-cussed and discussed Albuquerque Rapid Transit system. City Desk ABQ reports that councilor Louie Sanchez seeks federal grant amendments in the 2025 transportation bill. He said the Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus line is harming businesses along Central … Continue reading Does Albuquerque want a partial do-over with its Albuquerque Rapid Transit system?