Legislation Details

File #: 21-0299    Version: 1 Name: Adopt-A-Highway Program: Spring 2021 Application Cycle Approval
Type: committee action item Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2021 In control: Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/24/2021
Title: Committee action memo to approve the Spring 2021 Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Attachments: 1. 21-0299 Adopt A Highway Program Spring 2021 Staff Report

Title

Committee action memo to approve the Spring 2021 Adopt-A-Highway Program.

 

Staff Summary

•                     In accordance with the Lake County Adopt-A-Highway Ordinance, Spring open enrollment is between January 1 and January 31, and 73 applications have been received for the application period.

•                     This volunteer program removes approximately 200,000 pounds of trash and debris from roadsides and bike paths annually.

•                     Forty-three renewal group applications and 30 new group applications were received during open enrollment.

•                     Ninety-three percent of the Adopt-A-Highway sections are currently adopted, marking the highest level of participation in 10 years.

•                     A listing of available Adopt-A-Highway sections, including an interactive map, can be found at the Lake County Division of Transportation’s website.