Lake County, IL
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

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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.