Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission
About the Commission
The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways program is a statewide partnership intended to provide recreational, educational, and economic benefits to Coloradans and visitors by designating, interpreting, protecting, and promoting a system of outstanding touring routes in Colorado.
Mission: The Commission is a partnership to evaluate and designate the state’s Scenic and Historic Byways and to develop and recommend funding sources and provide administrative support to sustain the byways for future generations. (Commission Approved 12/7/12).
Vision: Guiding travelers to experience and be inspired by treasured places that comprise Colorado's Scenic and Historic Byways. (Commission Approved 5/14/13).
- The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission and state agencies will work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, local byways organizations and public and private resources to serve as a resource in the development of both infrastructure and byway management plans, including interpretation, promotion, and protection of distinctive byway characteristics.
- The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission will help coordinate the budgeting process and allocation of federal, state, and private funds for the purpose of byway improvements.
- The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission will continue to evaluate and recommend for designation Scenic and Historic Byways that depict Colorado's diversity, both regionally and physiographically. The Commission will endeavor to ensure that all regions of the state are fairly represented within the system of designated Scenic and Historic Byways.
- The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission will consider extensions to previously designated routes. The original proponent of the route must co sponsor the extension. Proponents of route extensions are expected to prepare a nomination package as specified in the nomination procedures.
- Designated byways are subject to periodic review with emphasis on the implementation of measures to ensure maintenance and enhancement of their scenic, historical, cultural, wildlife, recreational, educational, geological and natural features. Failure to maintain and enhance a byway may result in termination of designation.
- The proposed Scenic and Historic Byway must possess unusual, exceptional, and/or distinctive scenic, recreational, historical, educational, scientific, geological, natural, wildlife, cultural, or ethnic features.
- The proposed Scenic and Historic Byway must be suitable for the prescribed type(s) of vehicular use.
- The proposed Scenic and Historic Byway must be an existing route and have legal public access.
- The proposed Scenic and Historic Byway must have strong local support and proponents must demonstrate coordination with relevant agencies.
- The proposed Scenic and Historic Byway must be accompanied by a conceptual plan, as specified in the nomination process.
Consists of up to 15 Members for a three-year term.
| Name, County/Location | Affiliation | Appointed Date | Term Expiration |
| Rep. Matt Soper, Delta (R) | State Legislature | 04-15-22 | 01-01-25 |
| Kelli Hepler, Delta (U) | At-Large | 04-15-22 | 01-01-25 |
| Heidi Colleen Pankow, Ouray (U) | Western Byways | 04-15-22 | 01-01-25 |
| Nicole Hill, Rapid City, SD (U) |
U.S. Forest Service |
01-12-24 | 01-01-25 |
| Ilana Moir, Grand Junction (U) | Land Trusts and Open Space | 04-15-22 | 01-01-25 |
| Sami Powers, Denver, (U) | At-Large | 04-15-22 | 01-01-25 |
| Imogen Ainsworth, Durango (U) | At-Large | 01-12-24 | 01-01-25 |
| Barbara Bowman, Grand Junction (U) | Transportation Commission | 01-06-23 | 01-01-26 |
| Christopher Bowles, Denver (U) | Preservation | 01-06-23 | 01-01-26 |
| Andrew Grossmann, Denver (D) | Colorado Tourism Board | 01-06-23 | 01-01-26 |
| Jeff Christenson, Dolores (U) | Bureau of Land Management | 01-12-24 | 01-01-27 |
| Christine Costello, Denver, (D | Council Creative Industries | 01-12-24 | 01-01-27 |
| Talia Siens, Loveland (U) | Eastern Plains Byway Organization | 01-12-24 | 01-01-27 |
Ex-Officio Members
| Name, County/Location | Affiliation | Appointed Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Eidman, Denver (U) | History Colorado State Historical Fund | 01-06-23 | 01-01-26 |
| Debbie Lininger, Denver (R) | Department of Natural Resources | 04-15-22 | 01-01-24 |
| Traci Stoffel, Denver (D) | Executive Director of Department of Local Affairs | 12-31-20 | 01-01-24 |
| Darius Pakbaz, Denver (D) | Executive Director of CDOT Division of Transportation Development | 01-06-23 | 01-01-26 |
Resources
Commission Bylaws
2014 Executive Order | Continuing the Scenic and Historic Byways Commission
2024 Meeting Information
Wednesday, Feb. 7
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: Online Only
Google Online Meeting
Or dial: (US) +1 636-492-2371
PIN: 807 499 729#
Feb. 7, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 1
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Hampton Inn
710 Mariposa St.
Alamosa, CO 81101
Google Online Meeting
Or dial: (US) +1 551-444-6203
PIN: 176 434 449#
May 1, 2024 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Aug. 7
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Virtual
Wednesday, Nov. 6
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Virtual
Previous Years Meeting Materials
Only 2023 meeting materials are available on this page. For access to previous year's meeting materials, contact [email protected].
Wednesday, Feb. 1
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, May 3
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Wednesday, Aug. 2
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Wednesday, Nov. 1
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Commission Meetings
Join the Byways Commission Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 975 851 1272
Passcode: 2YMRX5
Wednesday, Feb. 2
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
Feb. 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Feb. 2, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 11
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
May 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Aug. 3
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
August 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Nov. 2
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
Time: Thursday, October 13 (1:30p.m. to 4 p.m.) &
Friday, October 14, 2022 (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Location: Online Only
Or dial: (US) +1 513-818-3779
PIN: 403 759 969#
Thursday, Oct. 13
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Online via Google Meet
Friday, Oct. 14
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Online via Google Meet
Commission Meetings
- Wednesday, Feb. 3
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
Feb. 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, May 5
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Online via Zoom
May 5, 2021 Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, Aug. 4
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Aug. 4 Meeting Minutes
Thursday, Nov. 18
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Online via Zoom
Commission Meetings
- Wednesday, Feb. 12
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Metcalf Archeological Consultants
11495 W. 8th Ave. #104
Lakewood, CO 80215
Feb. 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, May 6
Online via Zoom
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
May 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes - Thursday, Aug. 6
Online via Zoom
Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Aug. 6, 2020 Meeting Minutes - Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Nov. 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Program Meetings
- 2020 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 16
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2020 Recording & Meeting Materials
Commission Meetings
All meetings are from 9:30 a.m. to noon, unless otherwise noted.
- Friday, Jan. 18
- Friday, May 3
- Friday, July 19
- Thursday, Oct. 31
Program Meetings
- Wednesday, April 24
- Byways Annual Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
Commission Meetings
- Jan. 25
- April 26
- July 26
- Oct. 29
Byways Program Meetings
- May 10
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Byways Gathering at the Partners in the Outdoors Conference
Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
Mercury Boardroom (in Building #4)
620 Village Road
Breckenridge 80424 - Oct. 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with social hour nearby after
Byways Annual Meeting
in conjunction with Governor's Tourism Conference
Hotel Talisa
1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail 81657
Byways Meetings |
Commission Meetings |
| Oct. 25 See meeting notes |
Jan. 27 See meeting notes |
| April 28 See meeting notes |
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| July 28 See meeting notes |
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| Oct. 12 See meeting notes |
