St. Lucie County is to have Indian River Drive and A1A designated a state scenic highway. A Corridor Advisory Group has been formed to nominate the route to the state Department of Transportation’s Florida Scenic Highways program. The scenic highway and features of interest along it become eligible for grants. A 138-mile stretch of highway along U.S. 1 and A1A that spans parts of Brevard and Indian River counties was designated as the Indian River lagoon Scenic Highway in June 2000. The designation has brought over 2 million in funding for projects along the Scenic Highway. Anderson asked Fort Pierce and St. Lucie City Managers for input for the corridor committee, which must be established to advocate for the designation of a Florida Scenic Highway The Corridor Advisory Group must have members living within the areas to be designated. After the route is designated a scenic highway, the committee will develop a corridor management plan to protect, preserve, and manage the route. Anderson wrote the establishment of the corridor group can help gain national designation as a ‘National Scenic Byway’ which would provide "national exposure bringing with it more recognition and economic benefits to the community."