Keep County roadways litter-free
Adopt-a-Highway applications now available |
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The Adopt-A-Highway program it is an excellent opportunity to contribute towards a cleaner "greener" environment in Lake County. Now is your opportunity to enroll in the program. The Division of Transportation is accepting applications through August 26.
Since 1993 Adopt-A-Highway has been a success due to the dedication of hard-working volunteers from various business, civic, not-for-profit, social and youth groups. Twice a year, volunteers remove litter from both sides of their adopted county highway. The program promotes teamwork, civic responsibility, helping the environment, and provides a valuable public service. Groups receive recognition for doing so with commemorative signs bearing their name placed at their adopted location.
"With 295 centerline miles of county highways and 54 miles of bike paths, it is a challenge for Division of Transportation highway workers to keep up with the amount of litter on the highways," said Marty Buehler, Director of Transportation/County Engineer. "We appreciate the volunteer efforts of citizens and organizations to help keep our roadways clean." |
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The Division of Transportation provides participants with high-visibility safety vests, trash bags and safety information before dispatching the volunteers to remove litter from Lake County bike paths and highways. This program has improved the appearance of the county's highway system, while saving taxpayer money by allowing maintenance crews more time to devote to road maintenance and other highway projects.
Current participants include groups such as:
Bark Busters Dog Training
Lake Bluff Open Lands Association
Wauconda Fire Explorers Post 118
Beach Park Girls Softball
Submit completed applications to the Lake County Division of Transportation by August 26.
Mail: 600 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Email: Adoptahwy@lakecountyil.gov
Phone: 847-377-7472
Fax: 847-984-5606
MORE: Lake County Division of Transportation website
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