Scenic Texas

Scenic America calls for action to save Scenic Byways program

Kerry — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:58:16 +0000

A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would completely eliminate the National Scenic Byways Program and Scenic America needs our help in opposing this legislation. The program preserves the beauty of scenic corridors, helps protect community character and provides economic opportunities in tourism and recreation. Abolishing the National Scenic Byways Program would be devastating to the 150 distinct and diverse roads already designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads.

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Corpus Christi Removes Advertising From Bus Benches

Amanda — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:18:18 +0000

The Regional Transportation Authority in Corpus Christi has agreed to remove advertising from 58 bus benches along state roadways. Scenic champion, Jack Gordy, argued that these advertisements violate the Federal Highway Beautification Act. Click the link below to read more about this scenic victory.

http://www.caller.com/news/2012/jan/30/advertising-to-be-removed-from-58-bus-benches-to/

Illegal Billboards Coming Down in Houston

Amanda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:20:36 +0000

The City of Houston scored another victory in their battle against illegal billboards. Scenic champion, Mayor Annise Parker, ordered the dismantling of 7 illegally-erected signs located in Houston’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. For the full story, read HERE

NY Billboard Collapse Exposes Billboard Corruption

Amanda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:12:21 +0000

A giant, 12,000 square foot sign that crashed down onto the Brooklyn-Queens billboards raises safety concerns and questions of legality. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/20/nyregion/years-after-nyc-billboard-ban-loopholes-remain.html?emc=eta1

Los Angeles Fights Supergraphics

Amanda — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:38 +0000

Photo Credit: HuffPost Local

The City of Los Angeles is striking another blow in their battle against illegal supergraphics. The city is now placing fines of $5,000 per day on these giant advertisements. For the full story and slideshow, click the link below. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/20/supergraphic-advertisements-los-angeles_n_972295.html

New Study Claims Billboards Negatively Impact Property Value

Amanda — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:09:03 +0000

A new study done by urban planner Jonathan Snyder examines the economic impact of billboards. Not only do his findings posit that billboards negatively affect property values but also that cities with strict billboard controls experience greater economic prosperity.

http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20111212161712702

Interview With ‘This Space Available’ Director

Amanda — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:08:38 +0000

Check out this interview between Jeremy Hobson of NPR Market Place and Gwenaëlle Gobe, director of “This Space Available”.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/space-available-and-problem-billboards

Conroe, Texas Trees Cut Down for Billboard Visibility

Amanda — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:40:47 +0000

The city of Conroe, Tx is investigating the clear-cutting of trees in front of billboards. In a year where drought has killed many of our trees, the killing of healthy trees is particularly heinous.

http://m.yourhoustonnews.com/mobile/courier/news/conroe-officials-investigate-tree-removal-near-billboard/article_40e671c3-3319-5961-b760-0e9ec5eb7e53.html

Scenic Arizona Gets Big Legal Win in the Fight Against Digital Billboards

Amanda — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:50:51 +0000

The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that electronic billboards along state and federal highways violate the Arizona Highway Beautification Act’s ban on intermittent light.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/11/17/20111117arizona-video-billboards-ruling-setback.html

Scenic America Tours Pittsburgh

Amanda — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:15:49 +0000

National Geographic named Pittsburgh as one of the top 20 places in the world to visit in 2012. Scenic America recently took a tour of the city and gave their insights. Scenic Texas’ own Margaret Lloyd is quoted in the article.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_767162.html