Florida's
Adopt-A-Highway Program
Every year millions of visitors get their first glimpse of our state from their car
windows as they travel along Florida's highways.
First impressions can be lasting. Do we want them to see miles of roadway cluttered
with litter? Or clean, green tree-lined highways that truly represent Florida's natural
beauty? The choice is an easy one - but it takes some work.
For nearly ten years, Florida's Adopt-A Highway program has improved the appearance of
highway right-of-way throughout Florida while reducing the cost of litter removal. It
works because hundreds of dedicated volunteers do their part to make it a success.
Thousands of miles of highway are adopted each year by groups and organizations that
volunteer their time to make a difference in their local communities. Their effort eases
the load on state Department of Transportation (DOT)
work crews, enabling them to devote their time to road maintenance and special highway
projects. The volunteers' reward is civic pride that comes from knowing they've made a
difference in their community.
Volunteers Will:
"Adopt" a two-mile section of a state highway.
Follow DOT safety regulations.
Remove litter at least four times a year
Dedicate two years to the program
DOT Will:
Assist with safety meetings.
Provide safety vests and litter bags.
Pick up collected litter at specific pre-arranged locations.
Post Adopt-a-Highway signs recognizing the volunteer group at the beginning and end of
their section.
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To "adopt" a highway in
Palm Beach County
contactMary L. Houghtaling
Florida Dept of Transportation
West Palm Beach Maintenance Office
(561) 432-4966
For further information about the Adopt-A-Highway Program
call
1-800-BAN-LITTer
or visit
www.dot.state.fl.us/statemaintenanceoffice
Order the
Wildflower License Plate
State of Florida Official Website:
www.myflorida.com Florida Governor
Charlie Crist
Florida Lt. Governor
Jeff Kottkamp |
