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Adopt-A-Highway - Caltrans
The Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) Program is solely administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Adoptions usually span a two-mile stretch of roadside, and permits are issued for five-year periods.
Who Can Participate? - Adopt-a-Highway
Individuals, organizations, businesses, and city, county, state, and federal agencies can adopt sections of State highway roadside. Participants may perform the work themselves or hire a service contractor to perform the work on their behalf.
Who Can Participate - Caltrans
Individuals, organizations, businesses, and city, county, state, and federal agencies can adopt sections of State highway roadside. Participants may perform the work themselves or hire a service contractor to perform the work on their behalf.
must appoint a crew leader. Volunteer group leaders or a contractor’s crew leader must schedule and attend a safety orientation at Cal. t-come, first-served basis. If the site you want is currently adopted, you can submit an AAH Program Application to be placed o.
If a requested location is available for adoption, you will be sent an Adopt-A-Highway Encroachment Permit Application to sign and return. ADOPTION SITE(S) REQUESTED: If you do not know a site’s post mile range, please call 1-866-236-7824 for assistance or leave the field empty and your District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator will call you.
Section 2644 - Purpose and Scope of a Safety Orientation
Jan 27, 2023 · (1) Items to be discussed are included on the Form MTCE-10 Safety Orientation Checklist for Adopt-A-Highway Contactors (Rev. 06/09), which is incorporated by reference. (2) A contractor makes arrangements with each district regarding distribution of litter bags.
Review these "Safety Requirements for Participants" and the "Bag It, Move It, or Leave It?" instructions with all participants at an off-site location prior to each work event.
California Code of Regulations, Article 11, Section 2644 - Purpose …
Since information specific to a site is discussed, a separate safety orientation must be attended for each adoption site. (b) Safety orientations for volunteer adopters. (1) Items to be discussed are included on the Form MTCE-02 Adopt-A-Highway Safety Orientation Checklist for Volunteers (Rev. 07/09) which is incorporated by reference.
Chapter 23 - Adopt-a-Highway Program - Casetext
Article 11 - Safety Orientation (§§ 2644 — 2646) Article 12 - Permit Period and Performance Monitoring (§§ 2647 — 2652)
the Adopt-A-Highway safety video shall be issued during the Caltrans safety orientation. Participants who need them will also receive Adopt-A-Highway litter bags and litter pickers. Additional safety equipment and litter bags may be obtained as needed throughout the permit period from the Department’s Maintenance Supervisor.