Hemmings Daily: New bill aims to preserve Route 66 ahead of centennial celebrations in 2026

Photo by Jannes Glas. While much of Route 66 remains in existence and in use, its decommissioning more than 30 years ago has left its fate largely to the various states through which the Mother Road passes, but a new bill proposes to not only coordinate the preservation of the highway on a federal level but also to provide federal funds for that effort. The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, also known as H.R. 66, which Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced in Congress last week, not only propose [View in Browser | Subscribe] [Hemmings Daily] Thursday, January 12, 2017 [New bill aims to preserve Route 66 ahead of centennial celebrations in 2026] [New bill aims to preserve Route 66 ahead of centennial celebrations in 2026] Posted by Daniel Strohl - Photo by Jannes Glas. While much of Route 66 remains in existence and in use, its decommissioning more than 30 years ago has left its fate largely to the various states through which the Mother Road passes, but a new bill proposes to not only coordinate the preservation of the highway on a federal level but also to provide federal funds for that effort. The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act, also known as H.R. 66, which Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois introduced in Congress last week, not only propose... [Read More] [Sponsor] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1932 BMW R11] [Hemmings Find of the Day - 1932 BMW R11] Posted by Kurt Ernst - 1932 BMW R11 motorcycle for sale. From the seller's description: Since BMW first began to manufacture motorcycles after the Great War in 1924, their intent was to make a product that would sell for years to come. BMW had been making motors for airplanes and other motorcycle manufacturers for many years. 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