AGENDA ITEM
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Review/Approve Draft Polk TPO Resolution 2026-05 Supporting the Designation of State Road 60 as a Scenic Highway
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PRESENTER
Angela Kaufman, TPO Staff
SUMMARY
Over the last year a “grass-roots effort” has been organized to seek State Scenic Highway Designation for State Road 60. While the overall goal is to obtain the designation for the corridor from coast to coast, the initial focus is on the 56 miles that traverse Polk County.
The primary intent of the Florida Scenic Highways Program is to designate roadway corridors to preserve, maintain, and enhance Florida’s exceptional cultural, historical, archaeological, recreational, natural, and scenic resources for the traveling public’s enjoyment. The process of applying for, and receiving, State Scenic Highway Designation is rather long and complex. Recently the Byway Organization held a meeting in Bartow which was well attended and has made presentations to many of the jurisdictions located along the corridor seeking their support for the designation of the corridor.
At this month’s committee meeting FDOT staff will provide a presentation and share a video detailing the proposal and staff will present a resolution of support that has been prepared for the TPO’s consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Draft TPO Resolution 2026-05
ATTACHMENT
Draft Polk TPO Resolution 2026-05