Proposition 400 provided additional financial support for more litter abatement in Maricopa County. Allocated through the Maricopa Association of Governments' Regional Council and Transportation Policy Committee, these funds are already being applied by ADOT to make the Regional Freeway System cleaner.
Electronic freeway sign on State Route 51
Eleven litter pickup crews are active, with authorization to hire an additional crew, if necessary. Two crews are poised for same-day response and more frequent pickups at hot spots. In addition, three new inspectors have been hired to oversee landscaping, litter removal, and sweeping.
Lane sweeping is being increased in urban and some suburban areas. Two additional PM-10 sweepers were acquired this year. Also, to get the word out, messaging on electronic freeway signs (DMS) are promoting cleaner habits by drivers and reminding drivers to secure loads. Working together with existing government programs, volunteer efforts, and greater cooperation from the public at large, these Prop 400 enhancements should significantly boost highway litter cleanup in Maricopa County.
Adopt a Highway Newsletter · Issue 2 · Sep 2006
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