Skip to content
Route 66 Mother road revival- Economic Impact survey
These questions aim to gather thoughtful, narrative feedback focused on bottom-line business impacts, visitor behaviors, and the broader economic and community effects of Route 66 grant funding.
1.
Please describe any economic impacts to your community from Route 66 grant projects?
2.
How have these Route 66 improvements influenced the number of overnight guests or longer-stay travelers visiting your community?
3.
What specific types of customer spending (lodging, dining, retail, services) have increased as a result of the Route 66 grant-funded projects in your community?
4.
How does signage, public art installations, or restored landmarks directly encourage visitors to stop, explore, and increase spending?
5.
What role does local marketing linked to these Route 66 projects play in driving customer traffic to your business? Please explain how effective or limited it has been.
6.
What have been the biggest benefits to your community from these Route 66 grants?
7.
Based on your observations, how could future Route 66 investments be better targeted to drive more overnight stays, higher visitor spending, or long-term business growth?