Roadside Rest Area Development/Maintenance

Programs that are responsible for designing, constructing and maintaining the system of facilities along highways that allow motorists to pull off the road and take a nap, use a restroom, get a drink of water, place a telephone call, exercise their pets, switch drivers or check their maps in a safe, lighted and shaded location. Some rest areas have centers that provide maps and information about tourist and recreational opportunities, motorist-related commercial services, public service bulletins, and information about the local history, culture and regional environment.