Roadside Assistance: Tips for Protecting Scenic Byway Quality

You want locals & visitors to enjoy your Byway for years, even decades, to come. What goes into that ongoing protection & maintenance?
About this Event

(Photo above is a collage representation of what goes into scenic byway protection and maintenance, courtesy Mike McClanahan.)

(This event has 100 seats maximum. Register early!)

Every Scenic Byway corridor is unique.

You want both locals and visitors to be out exploring and enjoying your Byway for years, even decades, to come. It doesn't happen by magic, though.
What goes into that ongoing protection and maintenance?

This session will explore several topics which impact the quality of roadway infrastructure, the roadside environment, and the visitor experience along scenic corridors.

These topics are as wide-ranging as tips for maintaining roadside vegetation, insights into hazard warning systems, and a discussion about what to do when a construction project is announced for your Scenic Byway.

Our presenter is Mike McClanahan, and a Transportation Manager with the TDOT Highway Beautification Office since 2016. He received the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award in 2021.

Mike manages the Department’s environmental outreach programs, including litter pickup and prevention education programs, landscaping and pollinator habitat programs, and scenic roadways. Previously, he served as City Manager for both Kingston Springs, TN and Clifton, TN.

He holds a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University and is a TN Certified Economic Developer and Certified Municipal Finance Officer. Mike also serves as a volunteer fireman for the Williamson County Rescue Squad, and lives with his wife, Kaitlyn, and two children.

Join us on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 3 p.m. Eastern, 2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, 12 noon Pacific.

There will be time for Q&A, including in the chat during the event.
---->> A session recording will be available for those who register, including anyone who can't attend the live event.
Conversation moderator is Sheila Scarborough with Tourism Currents, which is the preferred online learning and development partner of the National Scenic Byway Association. Tourism Currents specializes in social media and digital marketing workshops and training for tourism, hospitality, and economic development.

Once you have registered and paid, you will get a confirmation email from Zoom about how to join the webinar live on Jan 29.

No travel or paper tickets required - all events are online with Zoom.

Keep up with the latest scenic byways/heritage highways knowledge and trends through our educational webinar series; quality online learning brought to you by the National Scenic Byway Association and its preferred online training partner, Tourism Currents.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

The email [email protected] goes to moderator Sheila Scarborough at Tourism Currents.

What's the refund policy?

Full refund up to 1 day prior to the webinar

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Unfortunately not - your Zoom registration is specifically for you.