Section 6. Highway to the Stars.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The International Dark Sky Preserve at Cherry Springs State Park is an attraction for professional and amateur astronomers and photographers, as well as others who have an interest in stargazing from one of the darkest places in the country.
(2) The visitor count to Cherry Springs State Park has been rising each year, and the ripple effect is being felt by regional businesses.
(3) Pennsylvania Route 44 passes directly through Cherry Springs State Park, taking travelers to a publicly accessible dark sky viewing field and amphitheater and a separate observation area for astronomers, professional photographers and others with specialized interests.
(b) Designation.--The section of Pennsylvania Route 44 in Potter County from U.S. Route 6 to the Lycoming County Line is designated the Highway to the Stars.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions on the highway.