Section 280 Of Article 2.5. State Scenic Highways From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.5.
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. (a) There is created within the state scenic highway system a
system of California Historic Parkways.
(b) California Historic Parkways are freeways that meet all of the
following criteria:
(1) The original construction was completed prior to 1945.
(2) The department or the Office of Historic Preservation in the
Department of Parks and Recreation announces or recognizes features
of historical significance, including notable landmarks, historical
sites, or natural or human achievements that exist or that occurred
during the original construction of the parkway or in the immediately
adjacent land area through which the parkway currently passes.
(3) Any portion of the highway or corridor is bounded on one or
both sides by federal, state, or local parkland, Native American
lands or monuments, or other open space, greenbelt areas, natural
habitat or wildlife preserves, or similar acreage used for or
dedicated to historical or recreational uses.
(4) Any portion of the highway is traversed, at the time of
designation and by the department's best count or estimate using
existing information, by not less than 40,000 vehicles per day on an
annual daily average basis.